The past few months have quickly disappeared. I filled my time with the Do Summer challenge along with the normal, everyday things. They say the older you get, the faster time flies. I don’t want to talk about the end of another year yet, okay? Can we stay focused on the fact that it’s still October?
I don’t like rushing away the weeks and months. It can make me more stressed in the now and worried that I will never finish fill-in-the-blank by a particular date or deadline.
Like the sewing. I didn’t work on much over the summer because I was focused on the writing and sorting. Those felt more important in that moment. Sorting my stuff and freeing myself from the extra clutter is good in the long term. Writing and, even blogging daily through this month, provides new clarity and a stronger discipline for the future.
There’s not much we can fly through if we want to gain a deeper perspective and see growth.
I can’t hurry my way through the hard situation because it requires wisdom and that takes a bit of time.
On a lighter note, I’m stuck in the sorting project. Books are next. I started to try about a month ago, but I have a hard time letting go of books. The reading experience of fingers turning pages and eyes following words on paper instead of screen is special. I bought a small kindle last year for car rides and easy reading when I’m sitting in my wheelchair, but I’ll never fully give up books. I remember more as I slowly take in a story. I find joy in stepping away from technology and finding my next book to read.
And you know what? Sometimes it feels like I’m strengthening my arm muscles as I hold a big book up on my lap. They can be heavy, but I don’t mind growing stronger physically as well as mentally.
Good words. Freedom to read, joy without screens (except a good kindle)–yes, that is flying. Writing #31FreeWrites with you.
Thanks, Christina! After a long, busy day, I think I’ll practice this freedom tonight and read another chapter in my book. 🙂
What’s your blog? I’d love to pop over to your site too!
https://www.creativeandfree.com — Come on over!
Im the same Laura, I love my books and feel its just not the same on my kindle app. But sometimes books are so expensive to post to Australia that its my only option. I usually have about two to three books lying around and a couple on my kindle app. My husband thinks Im crazy, but I read whichever book I am in the mood for.
Sounds about like me! As much as I try, I still seem to have multiple books in the process. Mood is important when it comes to reading. Otherwise, we won’t enjoy it. What are you reading right now, Kath?
Just finished The Giver, curiously different but a compelling read. Im into anything by Maggie Stiefvater. I have just checked into my goodreads account and it says I have only read four books this year but Im sure I have read more, i forget to add them to my read lists. I wish I had more time to read Laura.
I read The Giver last year. Did you know it’s part of a series? There are 3 other books. I’ll have to look up Maggie Stiefvater when I’m ready for another book.
Maggie is wonderful I want to read Scorpion Races next.
Yes I did know of the set but does the story continue or is it other stories in The Giver series?
Pieces of the story do continue. And some of the characters overlap. But The Giver is still a good book on its own.