“In the midst of winter,
I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer."
Albert Camus
Reading this quote I started thinking about my life. There were many winters, hardships, challenges and growth periods. On the other hand, there were beautiful summers, new beginnings and brightness.
Going through this period right now I am experiencing some parts of the day as winter and others summer. I am grateful for the winters as I am growing and becoming a new person inside and out. Today I realize that during these periods it gives me an opportunity to explore my fears, not dramatize the situation, ask for support and take care of myself. What beautiful gifts I am receiving.
One of the options I am looking at is selling our home and moving into a 55 and over community. Whenever thinking about this possibility I would get very nervous and start to think, it is going to be a nightmare selling the house and getting rid of all the stuff we have saved during the 21 years living in this house. Not letting my fears stop me I called a Real Estate Agent who came over last night. She assured me the house was in good shape, I would have to make some minor repairs and there would not be a problem selling the house, it might take a little longer. By taking action and not letting my fear get in the way this situation changed into a summer instead of remaining a winter.
Summer, to me is coasting through life and enjoying the gifts I am receiving. During these periods I am content, my faith is renewed in the Universe and receiving the rest I deserve. Our lives are made up of winters and summers so we can learn, experience happiness and fulfillment.
Action for the Day
Today I will take one or all of the following action steps:
1. Write down on a piece of paper the challenge I am struggling with.
2. Write down one to two solutions.
3. Write down one easy action step you can take today. Example: Call a friend and ask for support.
4. Take that step.
5. Do something nice for yourself today. Example: Meet a friend for coffee.
It has been proven over and over again the secret to reaching your goal is taking little easier steps one step at a time.
Remember looking for opportunities each day makes living life so much easier. Have a fun day and enjoy the summer within you.
Helen
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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6 comments:
Helen,
Taking action is the way to go! You are taking the right steps!
Hi Helen,
You continue to not only create pearls for yourself...you share them to help make our lives more fulfilling; and that we can see things differently, and grow from the inside, out. I appreciate your generous spirit.
And regarding taking action...and not letting fear stop you, I'm reminded of the following words, spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr...he said just..."Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." You took a step, trusting yourself...in faith, you acted. And, if it continues to feel "right" to you I'm sure you'll proceed and it will all unfold easily, peacfully...and under Grace.
God bless you my dear friend...
love..Cheryl
That was a beautiful writing! Some times the hardest step is to identify the next thing to do.
Thanks By taking action and finding the golden opportunities in each day makes life beautiful. Helen
Hi Cheryl:
Thank you for your inspirational message. I love the quote by Martin Luther King, Jr., all you have to do is take that first step and things will unfold. Thanks my good friend. Helen
Thanks for your compliment about the article. Also, thank you for your continued support and love. Mom
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