While I do get impatient at times, overall, I really love the way life is so unpredictable. Sure, I have some basic control over it, like when I go to town, and how often I eat cheese, but the big stuff is quite beyond me. My Yoga instructor always brings tidbits of wisdom to class with her. One that struck me recently is to basically live in the present. To enjoy "now" for all it offers.
I know that the things I wonder about the future are like pieces of driftwood at the mercy of the ocean's tides. I have no idea when opportunities will come up or on what shores I will find them. I do know that I am open to anything. I will not overlook the tiniest twig and I am strong enough to take on the gnarliest branches.
Letting go of the wonder and really settling into the now is a tricky thing to do. It is looking out at the horizon without searching for what is coming in. When I look around the here and now, I see two little girls who are growing at lightning speed. They make each moment savory, and for them I will take every opportunity that drifts in.
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Beautifully written Alison. Ah your blog constantly reminds me how to take one day at a time and enjoy life for what you get everyday. You can take on anything girl. And go for it! All the best to you and your family:)
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