Oh this week, so far it has been....interesting. Like what we say when we want to describe someone we know and don't want to blatantly call them weird. Just as I don't want to call this week bad, just not necessarily good. And part of the reason that I realized that it isn't good (so far, I'm working on changing that!) is because I have had to skip my morning rituals.
These little everyday traditions that we program ourselves to enjoy, that make everyday special and give rhythm to our lives. A flowery sentence, but one that is true nonetheless!
Some of the morning rituals I have missed the last few days:
-Getting ready for the day, especially getting rid of that awful morning taste in the mouth
-Coffee or tea in the morning with breakfast
-Devotions
-Planning, writing down goals and projects
-Breakfast!
-and of course, sharing my life via blog
All this reminds me of reading a book by Alexandra Stoddard entitled "Living a beautiful life." Its a bit dated now, but the ideas are timeless and necessary in todays hectic world. She talks about the importance of carving out time for the little things that make us and others happy. Taking time to mail a short note, polish your nails, cook a nice dinner, tell your family you love them. I'm all about this, I've especially realized this recently, in this semester when I have no classes, I still feel the pull to always be doing something "useful." Whatever that means, useful to who? It is a struggle, but I find myself more peaceful when I don't get sucked into using my time the way other people think I should be. After all, its important to take time to do things like this:
Thats my adorable nephew Andrew, he likes music, I think he and his sister, Maria, are going to need some piano lessons in the future. :) And of course, that takes time and it might not be necessarily useful, but its more important than all the accomplishments that could otherwise be achieved.
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