Ever have a conversation with someone, and then a day or two passes, and then suddenly you actually hear what that person said? My friend had said, "I think sometimes we just need to throw something out there to create a distraction and get some space." I believe we were discussing relationships. But I suddenly realized that this is exactly what my subconscious has been doing around work. Throwing up distraction after distraction in a desperate attempt to find an empty room, lock the door, and take a breather.
But distractions do not a life make. Even Old Man Horoscope came knocking today, and he said:
"Your fantasies are important now as long as you don't let them get the upper hand. Dream about the future, but remember that you must live in the present."
Phooey. Does that mean I'll never be named Queen of Norwegia, or given a Nobulitzer Prize for Peaceful Writing? Fine, so be it. No real words of wisdom today, just that half-baked observation.
To make up for it, I offer you this pretty tulip that's been keeping me company all week.
What about you? Full steam ahead, or are you feeling any sort of malaise? Getting enough sleep? Eating your vegetables? Flossing regularly?
Malaise? In New England? Oh, yes!! At least you are socializing. Jane Brocket's blog today (Tuesday) might help :)
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I wonder a bit if my current Iceland kick isn't a bit of that, but then I think about how much I don't want to take the safe path and keep doing what I'm doing. If I'm not happy, then it's up to me to change things, right? Maybe part of living in the present needs to be preparing for the future.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely feeling a bit adrift, unfocused, and overstimulated lately. Life seems to be moving along too rapidly these days, but I'd love a chance to slow down & just smell the proverbial roses.
ReplyDeleteFirst I must say, what a lovely photo -- the light is wonderful! As for malaise, I've got plenty, but I feel it lifting after today's 75 degree heat and humidity and a good 90-minute walk. Things are looking up after a loooong winter here in Michigan!
ReplyDeleteI'm between things just now. I'm a fed so raced around last week wrapping up all kinds of loose ends just in case. We're leaving on vacation on Thursday. It's not time to pack yet (really), so I'm pacing. Need to stop because it's making everyone around me anxious for no reason.
ReplyDeleteMalaise. In Finland, they talk of Spring Weariness, not Spring Fever. I think I must have some of that (the former). And I thought you WERE Queen of Norwegia?
ReplyDeleteWhen you are from a rural place and you come to visit the province, you'll realize how great it is to live in a place with no pollution, no much problems. to you, it's like you're in a paradise that you never want to go back to the city.
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