This is interesting. My 7 children are grown and my life still feels like chaos. My husband had surgery a couple months ago and I injured my knee while he was in hospital. We just took a vacation together in a place where I would normally hike, canoe, and camp. We were forced to sit around and do nothing. It was very difficult. I'm going to try sitting around staring into space for a while and see what transpires. He's Dutch and that is an interesting word. They aren't known for sitting around either.
This is interesting. My 7 children are grown and my life still feels like chaos. My husband had surgery a couple months ago and I injured my knee while he was in hospital. We just took a vacation together in a place where I would normally hike, canoe, and camp. We were forced to sit around and do nothing. It was very difficult. I'm going to try sitting around staring into space for a while and see what transpires. He's Dutch and that is an interesting word. They aren't known for sitting around either.
Yes, this is such great advice. For me, "not thinking about what I will do next," would be especially helpful! Thanks, Ann!
Thanks, Cherie!
your piece reminds me to give myself permission to cultivate this kind of spaciousness...like laying on my back and watching clouds instead of...
Glad to be of help, Charlie.