Here’s what I pondered as I walked on a November day in Canada.
Letting go is an acquired, and necessary, skill. I foster it every time I receive a rejection to something I’ve written. If I let go of enough resentments, doubts or regrets, I open up room for other, better opportunities.
I happened upon a notebook from my Grade 8 English class. On the last page, I found this: a list of words to use instead of said. Way back in the 1970s my teacher advised me to liven up the story. Avoid using said, they said (proposed, urged, argued ….
Whatever life throws at you today, don’t rush, shop around, work in phases, and have faith.
In Canada we joke that we have two seasons: winter and construction. But as summer road construction slows down in our northern climate, we begin different kinds of winter construction. New school projects, new organizational meetings, new roads to new adventures.
Somerton Smith 
Love this idea. It’s exactly what I need today, every day.
I just did it now – my son brought home chocolate from Iceland – delicious, there’s a red squirrel bopping around my back yard, and the morning light is shining on the picture of my grandmother. Ahhhh . . .
Perfect post! I just launched another blog post today and breathed a sigh of relief that I had no glitches with sending my newsletter. Soon I’ll prepare breakfast and write more in my gratitude book, a habit I hope never, ever to break. 😀
A gratitude book is an excellent idea. It is a great way to lift spirits when we’re feeling down.
Thanks for that! I was rushing with making dinner, baking some cookies, hanging clothes from the dryer, and reading blogs! I just took three breaths. I feel SO much better. xo
Oh, I am glad that was helpful ❤️
This post is a good reminder of the importance of taking the time to recenter and recharge.
Every day!
Aw I love this post 💕
Thank you so much. I hope you found beauty, reassurance or inspiration around you.
My pleasure!