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A delightful post. What we are left with helps to restore the balance. Thanks for the timely reminder. Eventually we’ll remember how to light the fire and keep it burning – throughout the cold winter nights.
Thank you! I love the hope you express that we will figure this all out … in time. In that way, time is truly our friend.
Hugs,
Lisa
Time, I find, is funny. It moves slowly from day to day, but in the end it feels like the year flew by. Day to day, I try to remind myself to live like there is no tomorrow. But, over time I try to plan for the future to remind myself of tomorrow’s possibilities.
For the holidays, I try to spread my shopping over the year and wrapping and shipping between Thanksgiving and Dec. 1st. That way, I can spread time with my family and decorating instead of worrying about other things.
I’m not perfect. There are times where I just lose myself in the rush, becoming stressed by even the littlest things, but I try.
Kelsey, I go back and forth, too, and hope that in the end (somewhere!) it all balances out. Spreading your shopping throughout the year is a great idea. Not only does it mean less last-minute work, but you get to prolong the holiday feeling.
Thanks Lisa – this post reminds me of a favourite saying:
Time is also very relative. The speed at which time passes has much to do with the enjoyment of what we are doing. So, look for the positives in what you do and enjoy them while they last. Nothing could be further from the truth than when we are raising children – or for some of us, now, grandchildren. They grow up so-o-o-o quickly.
Debbie, I love the quotation! Our son is 19 and in college, and I am so very grateful that we were able to spend a lot of time with our son when he was young. Thanks so much for your thoughtful reminders.
The funny thing about my time is that it was always running fast, too early for the party, too early for the show. Now I have kids and if I’m twenty minutes late I count is as on time. Great post, Lisa! Love the Dr. Seuss.
Only 20 minutes, Victoria? Pshaw. For a busy writing mom with two young children, that counts as early in my book.
Hugs to you and yours. ~ Lisa
Hi, Lisa!
This post is SO wonderful and “timely” (pun intended). I love this time of year because it’s a season for slowing way down. It happens almost instinctually – it seems that work dries up, we stay in more and go out less, and it becomes so very still. And Dec. 21, the longest night of the year, is so powerful and healing. Thanks for sharing these reflections! I love your blog as always.
Cyndi, I love your phrase “so very still.” Your comment also reminded me (rather abashedly) that I hadn’t “moved on over” to your new site. What great work you are doing!
Hugs,
Lisa