Where Has Willow Been?
August 14, 2008
I feel as though I’ve run a marathon.
I have…
- escaped a toxic environment
- avoided a nervous breakdown
- commenced my ‘change of life’
- begun to better organize everything
- decided I need answer only to myself
Regarding the ‘change of life’; I have decided that when a woman reaches a certain age, she should be allowed to take as many cool showers a day as she needs, and as many naps as she pleases. Anyone who disagrees with me shall be beaten about the head and shoulders with a small hand fan until they repent.
I now live in a place where I can enjoy peace and quiet, and where I can safely take walks and enjoy my surroundings. Everything I need is close by… a local coffee shop, a library, a church, an independent theater, a drugstore, a grocery, a vintage clothing shop and a new-age store… among many other places. (You’ll notice the coffee shop came first… that’s not a mistake).
Life will fight you now and then. You must fight back. Fight back until Life realizes you mean business, and responds by giving you what you most need, and then leaving you alone to ‘get on with it’.
Don’t waste time worrying about the future or regretting your past. Be present in the moment… move forward… be yourself… breathe.
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August 20th, 2008 at 2:28 am
Amen! Good for you. :o)
I was wondering where you had been…
Janet
August 21st, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Thanks Janet. It’s nice to see that someone is still reading my blog.
August 23rd, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Your post touched my heart. I am grateful that you were able to rise towards the sky. Staring at the ground makes it difficult to breathe, lol. I can laugh now saying that but it wasn’t funny when it happened to me, too .
SQ
August 23rd, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Thank you. This post makes my day. It feels like I’m going through similar issues. I work in a toxic environment, but I cannot leave my job just yet. I am starting my passage, as well. It’s been miserable for me. And heaven knows I need to be so much better organized. I have let Life get away from me.
You are so right. Be in the moment. Thanks Willow.
Patti
August 25th, 2008 at 5:37 am
I’m really happy to read that you’ve gotten yourself in a place where you are really happy! You deserve nothing else. (I’m sure many thought of you - like I - but are just so used to being lurkers they forget to de-lurk!)
Kudos to you for getting your life to where you want it to be right now!
August 25th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Just look at all these wonderful comments. I had no idea anyone was still reading this. It’s good to know you are there, and that you understand what I’ve been experiencing. You have all inspired me to write more. Thank you!
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Yep, you’re being “read”. *smile* I’m often too busy to post, but felt to do so for this one.
You’re a bright light on the net!
Janet
September 6th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Wow, Janet. Thanks you! You just made my whole day brighter.