I have never been the calmest or easiest of people, the storms that once raged inside me have subsided and no longer control me but I am still not what you would call laid back. At the beginning of the year I made an intention to let go of expectations and this week has been an exercise in testing that. Our new neighbours have been doing some 'building work, nothing much' (ahem) which constitutes pneumatic drilling for six hours a day for a week so far, although it is now looking like it will be at least a few extra days if not a week. So we have been out of the house by 9.30 every morning looking for a place to roam, not exactly the relaxing 40 days of bedding in I had fantasised about. Luckily I have happy (placenta) pills to take the edge off but I am using this as a catalyst to work on my ability to let go of expectations and face the world with a calm smile. Something I am feeling more and more able to do. I think the more I look on our lives with eyes of gratitude the easier it becomes to look past the parts that are less than perfect and see how very much we have to be thankful for. So we will be using this extra push to get us out of the house and interacting more with the world around us, to explore, connect and adventure.
This week I am grateful for...
- Having my parents to retreat to
- Meditation
- Restarting my yoga practice
- Sleeping at the weekends
- Crisp winter blue skies
- One of my all time best roasts
- Kisses and cuddles
- Raw chocolate
- Surprise packages from friends
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