Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah...Man oh man...have I had a case of the Summer blahs. Don't mistake me, I have been busy, really, doing something, all the time. When I came to the realization that I was feeling like I wasn't doing everything "I was supposed to be doing," I knew it was time for reassessment and inspiration. Great. My self-questioning led to the bigger question of "where is the inspiration?" But then, another question popped up, "for what?" So now I had two questions...where is the inspiration and what would I do with it anyway. Does any of this sound familiar to you? Jeez! Or, as my good friend would say, "Cheesits." I don't why, but that is so hilarious to me.
Assessment:
I haven't written my blog in a few weeks and it is something I really like to do. It is important to me to write it and share it and consistency is one of my strengths. Hmmm.
I haven't really taken the time for friends and family that I usually do (sorry, Mom; sorry, Sis; sorry friends). I love spending time and sharing ideas with friends and family and they usually end up enjoying the experience, too. So, Hmmm.
I haven't been reading either -- and if there is one thing I enjoy most and put at the top of my list -- it's reading. Hmmm.
So, "DCR," I ask myself, "what the heck have you been doing? Do you see how assessment can lead to a downward spiral? Yeah.I talked to my ambitious, ever-successful and amazingly resilient and beautiful sister, and as usual, she had the voice of reason and shared it with me. She is really good like that -- we all need that kind of buddy -- you know, someone who sees it how it is, but somehow takes your side and makes you feel really good about yourself. What would we do without the people who love us enough to do that? Thanks, sweetie.
In our conversation she pointed out all the things I had been doing as positive, reasonable and worthwhile and put the best spin on it. OMG, thank you. I came to the realization when you have the deep-bend blahs (not so good) and are just wondering and wandering, you don't need a swift kick, you need positive re-enforcement. She helped me see there was a reason I felt the way I did, (a valid reason, by the way) and I could putter around it or address it, settle it and get back in stride. I needed to embrace a new course (of thought) and let the old one go and most importantly -- allow life to unfold on this new course. Goodbye, old pattern. Goodbye.
I am in that funny place, you know the place, when you are in transition and just waiting? She helped me realize that it is an OK place to be -- just drive through it slowly and don't park. We all have times when we look wherever we are looking and just don't see anything. That is a big clue that it is time to catch your breath; revel in the down time and relax. Take it as it comes and embrace it, find the good in each day and know this stretch of time is temporary. What you don't want to do is let the transition period get you in a twist. Please take my word for it -- stay positive and talk to people who love and support you. It helps, it inspires and actually, it gets you out of the blahs and into the next step.
The other night, my husband and I were sitting outside looking at the stars. I looked at him, and said, "You know, I love our life." That one sentence, sums it up. Days come and go, things, jobs and people come and go. We have seasons to our lives and each one is valuable -- a little jewel.
When the bad blahs hit and you begin to question yourself -- take it from me, talk to someone who inspires you -- not someone who will tell you what you need to do. Talk to someone who loves you enough to be honest with you but still champions your viewpoint. I hope you have someone like that in your life.
With respect and affection,
Diana
