Mind murmur

The trick is to find the treasure.... 

 

 

 

In part, the the Merriam-Webster definition is, wealth of any kind or in any form.

Pump up the pleasure

Doing things that need to be done move forward faster when you pump up the pleasure. For example, sitting through my Son's baseball practice is better when I read on my Kindle, catch up with the news on my iPad, and get organized with Evernote.

So much of what I do is digital, but I still love my paper products. Pads of paper abound, and Moleskine matters. Lest I forget the Sharpie products that make everything more fun.

Where does the stuff get done? More space would be wonderful, but sometimes working with less is more.... Working with what is works well.

Presently, I am posturing to produce a few projects.  I am setting up and dedicating spaces I have to accommodate and accomplish.  The tedium of the details turns to total satisfaction when the pleasure of the project is pumped up!

Challenging time and choices

It's a challenge to manage time and choices.  Choices can be challenging.  Today was filled with time management choices.

It was a long day, and I am exhausted.  There's still more to do, but I am comforted in knowing that I did what was best for me today.  I worked well. I accomplished action items.  We had family dinner.  I stayed calm when my Son's emotions didn't.  I made decisions.  I worked out at the gym.  I enjoyed the outside during my dog walk. I called my Mom.

There's probably tons of things that I didn't do, but I choose not to think about or focus on them.

Putting it into perspective

At times, I find myself comparing what I am doing to what others are doing, e.g., wondering what more I could be doing to better myself, my family, and my community (for the sake of my sanity, I stay away from thinking beyond).

Thankfully, I am able to put things into perspective to understand that we all need to do what works at any given time, knowing that reevaluation is worthwhile.

Processing yesterday's sandwich Sunday permits perspective.

I am growing a boy, caring for an elderly mom, nurturing a marriage and home, being part of an extended family, staying reasonably fit and healthy, and working a full-time rewarding, challenging, and busy job.  Every day includes tending to each of these aspects in some way.  Though my actions are limited, their implications are boundless.

For now, theses are enough.  In fact, sometimes they are way more than enough, but....  Presently, I don't need to do more, and I will take comfort in feeling that what I am doing right now is enough for me.

With that in mind, I am ready to face what promises to be a busy week.  Bring it....

Satisfying Saturday

Family game night with Yahtzee while watching the Final Four. Lots was done today, and lots was left undone. I am glad to have gotten some grocery shopping done that should make the upcoming week easier.

Thankfully, I rewarded myself with a run outside. It had been too long since I had done that. Once again, I was reminded how important running outside is to my overall well being.

Words of wonder today:  time and choices.  I am amazed how much these words matter.

So far, April has been revealing itself to be better than March, which was devoted to unexpected developments.  The month began with stitches for my Son and a fall for my Mom.  Fortunately, both were manageable.   They did, however, change the month's details.  March ended with Easter, which was an overall success, though rather hectic. 

I have been way too busy with I am not sure what....  I am spending some time figuring things out, including myself.  At times, I am convinced that I have too many interests.  There's not time for all of them; choices control what happens with the interests, including how much time is assigned to each....

My remakings continue to be remarkable.  Sometimes they are overwhelming, but overall, I am grateful for them; they keep life intersesting, and keep me wanting more of so much.

Sandwich time....

What a month it has been.... Life is getting in the way of the plans I made for myself.

I am grateful, however, that I am able to take time necessary for my Mom and Son. Today, for example, was a doctor's appointment with Mom and boys' night at the elementary school with my Son. Both events were successful!

Now, I have to figure out what else needs to be done before the day is complete.

Mind murmur - determination

I am determined to get more fit and to nurture my proactivity. To that end, despite the challenge of the past 24 hours, I am sitting down on a Friday night with a cup of tea, having made a quick trip to the gym after dinner.

While I had thought that a drink out with a friend to vent would work, this approach really is much better right now.