Simply..thinking....

13/1/2016

I seem to do little bits of a lot of things in January. Some of them are things I meant to do in December and didn't get round to, and none of them excite me - thus the feelings I described yesterday.

Boredom basically! I do feel a little ashamed and guilty admitting that because I know I have so much to be grateful for, and a wonderful trip to look forward to, but it is more of a restlessness than a complaint. I am making little changes in the things I am doing - finding new recipes, changing routines a bit....

But what I really want is a BIG PLAN for January. My BIG PLAN for February has worked brilliantly for five Februaries now. See here if you are a new reader, and in all posts under Simply Write. (There are a lot!)

Ah, I think I've got it!

Bing!

12 Comments

cathy

13/1/2016 04:54:13 pm

I was with a group of friends last night & 1 of them read a May Sarton poem, Christmas Light. As I listened, I thought of your picture from a couple days ago...the light in the upper top point of your home. Off the topic of this post, I know, but wanted to share. Something else...have you read A Thousand Days In Venice...a memoir by Marlena de Blasi? You are infiltrating my life! I see reminders of your words everywhere!

http://writersalmanac.publicradio.org/index.php?date=2013/12/21

Penny L

13/1/2016 11:57:37 pm

What a lovely poem! Yes the light in the attic definately remind me of it. I feel positively zen-like leaving for work with those words and that picture in my mind. Thank you Cathy.

Freda

14/1/2016 01:41:27 am

I love it too Penny. People share such lovely things here, it delights me. Have a good day.

Liz

14/1/2016 11:01:17 am

If you like the poem do read her Journal of a Solitude. It's just the thing to curl up with: about her establishing a home alone after a break up. Riveting.

Freda

14/1/2016 01:40:00 am

This is beautiful! Thank you Cathy for sharing it. And the website is an interesting one. I am off to look up A Thousand Days in Venice. The sun is shining brilliantly this morning here - Hurrah!!

elaine link

14/1/2016 01:31:22 am

I have been feeling pretty much the same Freda - time for change, new adventures or just changing my routine - more thinking is required on the subject. Not sure about a big plan though - looking forward to seeing what your light bulb moment is!

Freda

14/1/2016 01:42:44 am

Sitting thinking is my favourite occupation. I think! I hope the sun is shining on you too today Elaine.

Lucille link

14/1/2016 02:19:45 am

I am agog!

Lotta link

14/1/2016 10:40:35 am

Me too! Sounds like January's BIG PLAN is a brainwave!

cath

14/1/2016 10:55:58 am

I've been writing a diary for the bigger part of my life.
Skipping a day is okay, skipping longer first makes me feel like having forgotten to brush my teeth. Then gradually my attention gets scattered all over the place. I find myself making lists, developing projects and ticking off things done, and still not be content.

I guess we need a way - fitting our personality- to stay in touch and make room for what makes our heart sing. Maybe we somehow struggle to maintain that connection to ... soul? passion? drive? longing?

I write a diary, and forget (or think doing something else is more important), and after a while return and write a diary, and forget (or..)
and return.. and ..... learning.

You are good in building up the suspense...:)

Freda

14/1/2016 02:00:50 pm

Fitting our personality, making our heart sing, and learning - are like three keys to the soul Cath...

Julia

14/1/2016 02:17:34 pm

For me, restlessness and boredom are usually signs that i am scattered in my mind, and frequently, "wanting" mind has shown up in that space...but, of course, nothing really satisfies "wanting mind"...hahaha...i am babysitting my 3 grandchildren for 8 days, and they are all 9 and under....talk about "wanting mind"!.....we are all laughing together about it....i want a piece of cake, now a toy, now to play with friends....what helps me is to return to my meditation cushion and just breathe...and smile.

Simply..thinking....

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