I heard someone talk about writing down the things they learned each week.
I liked this idea.
When you think about what you are learning, your week appears different.
These are not earth shattering lessons, but just things that struck a cord in me.
I learned how to strap my kayaks down better, by watching the patient care my husband takes, to ensure their security.
I learned from my granddaughter, that smelling the flowers along the ride, make the ride much more beautiful. It isn't how far you ride, but what you see along the way.
Oh, and to dress in ways that make you happy!
I learned on a podcast that it is very hard to not only speak for yourself, but to know you. And, how vulnerable it is to speak from the real you. Much easier for the mask to be ridiculed, than your Being. And, it affirmed my walk.
And, yet being the real you is so freeing and joyful, and at the same time a bit scary, but in a good way.
It is like trying to wear a new fashion. A design or color you love, but never dared to wear. Presenting a different you to the world, who is used to mask of your indifference.
It is the newness that can feel intimidating.
Oh, but once you get used to living from your center, you will gather strength, none can take away.
I learned that I can have a loaded schedule, and if it is full with what I love, it isn't half as stressful as when it is full of commitments I am half hearted about.
Arrived home on Monday from North Dakota after spending a week with family and a wedding.
Drove to Marquette on Tuesday to hang quilts.
Worked a few days and caught up on chores, watched our granddaughter...
Friday headed out for a two night camping trip with WIND ladies.
Sunday create Art.
Fulfilled moments, full days and loaded week of things I love to do!
I learned I love homemade humus, and guinea hen eggs.
When you face each week, looking for things you will be learning, it brings a new focus, a new way to see each day and moment.
What will I learn this week?
