Inspiration comes to me from many places, in many forms. Sometimes I just enjoy the feeling of being inspired without the need to do anything about it. There is a feeling of contentment and bliss that being inspired fills me with. I do self-reflect at times and yet I've come to realize that I am quite often happier nosing about in what other people are doing. When I am asked to self-reflect I feel puzzled about who I am and where I'm going. I know where I've been and what I've learned from that experience but where I'm going? That's a mystery that is unveiled with each day that passes.
Yesterday when I was reading Lelainia's blog, she was pondering about where she is right now and I found that very inspiring. Catherine Witherell initiated this self-reflection, asking"if you were going to write down the things you are about", and has passed it on to others. Lelainia asked me to think about where I am right now, what I am about, without stopping to think about it, to just write it down. The following is where I am right now, what I am about, and given that I feel I'm at a plateau and I'm at peace with things as they are, I think my responses are very reflective of that.
This is something that is being passed on and I very much encourage you to participate in this exercise. Please do so and leave me a link so that I can see where you are right at this moment.
I am about....
Flat bohemian sandals
Bead work on anything
Chunky expressive jewelry
Tex mex food
Not drinking wine
Gearing myself up to write, write, write
Preparing to risk and dare myself
Enjoying other people’s art
Being inspired by those who speak of truth and beauty
Digging into the past
The War of the Roses
Identifying with my Scottish heritage
Red and white geraniums
Cleaning out clutter
Redefining my focus
Keeping things simple
Not over extending myself
Trying to not out race time
Living with the challenges of a teenager
Enjoying decaf Americano coffee
Dreaming of where I’ll be in a few years
Being content with allowing my creativity to have a hiatus
Flittering around on twitter
Deciding if I want to let my hair continue to grow any longer or cutting it off
Being happy that I can make the above choice
Reading many mystery and suspense novels
Exploring the “why” and the “why not”
Loving berry season
Doing more for my very elderly mother-in-law so that she can remain independent
Procrastinating on some chores that I know need to be taken care of but I haven’t the motivation
Feeling stalled in some ways but being patient with the plateau
Hungry for knowledge
Realizing that some things I used to like I no longer do and that’s okay
Being strong enough to speak the truth
14 comments:
You've given us a very thoughtful list. I love the positive spin you put on the items here. It reminds me that what I'm about today won't be the same tomorrow and isn't the same as yesterday. Life keeps rolling along, and all of it is good - at every stage and with every challenge.
I love what you are about...and I love that you are brave enough and wise enough to share it with others on the path beside you...
I love your soul, beautiful Sherry.
gee whiz, i still haven't finished The Things I Like list, and now you go and do this? You just keep raising the bar ;]
Great list Sherry, sounds like you are in a good place :)
All we really are is who we are right now don't you think?
I think sometimes we find through blogging and social networking sites a kindred spirit a friend who is like a sister. I think I have found that in your. So glad I found you through Relyn's blog.So looking forward to the future of our friendship.
A very self revealing list of where you are right now !
It could be a good idea to write it down and reflect and redo it - say in 6 months or a years time .
I am going to do this !
Oh - and on your hair - i thought it really suited you when you had it short and the brown colour - eyes through the bangs photo i have . It made you look so much younger !! ;o) ( not that i`m saying you`re old sweetie ! )
It`s not said to sway you in anyway - just my opinion - and your own decision .
Thank you for sharing this; you've given me much food for thought. I've tucked this away to do later this weekend, when I have the time and the peace to think!
Sharing this gives us more of an insight into your soul. It does take some reflection though, doesn't it? Speaking the truth, I especially like that one, such an art form to be done and done kindly, wisely and still with your own integrity in tact.
I loved your list and posted one of my own. Thanks for the suggestion. It sounds like you're in a really good place now. And I know what you mean about the hair.
What a thoughtful list! I have really enjoyed reading it and meeting you by checking out your blog. What a great reading list too and I am sure that this is only the tip of the iceberg! You're a very interesting and caring woman. Thank you for letting us see what you are doing. (I like nosing about too!)
Catherine
I love when people post these kinds of lists ... it shares a lot about thems ... I enjoyed reading it.
This is so you – the you I have come to know.
I’m not exactly sure where I am right now (crazy times at the moment) but your list has inspired me to pause, reflect and become aware of what’s important – what counts and what it means to be me.
I wish I could be this difinitive about where I am and what I am about right now. This seems like such a time of transition for me I almost feel like I am beginning a new life. I used to be all about my kids and they are just now growing up and pulling away from me. It makes me question almost everything about myself sometimes. Still, it is a great question to ponder. Maybe thinking about it will help me define the new me:>) I certainly love your list, not just because of what it tells me about you, but also because I enjoy many of the same ideals.
I also get puzzled when I try to reflect on where I'm going. I mean, I know where I'd like to be headed, but I tend not to be very specific in envisioning my future. I know that if I could be clearer with myself in envisioning where I want to be, it would go a long way toward helping me get there.
This list! Wowee, that's thorough! I'd like to give it a go, but it's going to take me a little bit of time and some thinking before it's ready to share. It's definitely an excellent exercise for taking stock of where one's at in the moment - which, as Lynn mentioned, is probably what really matters.
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