Savoring Simple daily pleasures

I had a minor wobble this week- just momentary, but it got me thinking.

I had a birthday a few days ago - which although the number itself wasn't particularly significant, really made me take note of how fast the last year flew by. Having recently begun my 2023 diary and taken a minute to re read what I'd written as goals in my last years diary made me realize even more deeply that, time flies. 

Don't let it. Hold on to it a savor the present. 

As a child I was so eager to grow up. I couldn't wait to be old enough to have my ears pierced, drive, write a cheque (!) wear high heels and lipstick. Well, now at the tender age of forty something I can say to my youthful list - check, check, check and check. (Although I don't write cheques anymore as they are obsolete!)  

But I am choosing to look for all the good things yet to come, and anticipate, accomplish and achieve- with some good heath, luck and God's will, I am only half way though my life, and in so many ways we have done such an enormous amount so far, what's to stop us learning, developing, growing and continuing to reach for the future- for the next however many decades we are graced to be here!?

My Grandmother started learning the Italian Language well into her 80's. 

Only our minds, and maybe eventually our bodies, can limit us. Doubting yourself is normal, letting it stop you is a choice.

I am excited to embark on this new chapter, new season of my life. I cant wait to immerse myself in my writing, to finally get my written word out there in some capacity, to enjoy my growing and increasingly independent children, to take overseas trips and adventures with my husband or a dear friend, to cultivate a garden which flourishes, to SAVOR my simple routines and pleasures - like daily walks,  preparing a decadent sophisticated meal, taking a bubble bath, enriching my knowledge and reading lists. 

We have the power to CHOOSE to be optimistic, and positive about the years ahead of us. to take our lives and lead them to where we wish to go, not just allow them to unfold and accept them for what they are, but to have the courage to make change, go after a dream, and believe in ourselves. 

None of these things come without some inevitable worry, angst even, apprehension - but nothing can change in the direction we wish to go, just by willing it to happen. We have to work- to earn it. We have to in some ways embrace the fears and let them present themselves so we can be brave, and over come them. 

"Doubts in your mind are a much greater road block to success than obstacles' on your journey"

I'd do well to remember this too....

"The worst enemy to creativity is self doubt" SYLVIA PLATH