Love the early morning calm. Sitting in the dark, with just the tree lit up ( both inside and outside trees are lit), small fire going, cup of coffee at hand. Dogs at my feet. So peaceful and serene. It gives me a few moments to center myself, to breathe, and just soak up the stillness.
The inner child in me loves Christmas lights, trees, and the season’s music. This year, there will be no visitors, and no traveling ( as of yet) on our part. Just the two of us, with the puppers and probably a quiet day at home. There is still time to change that story, but for now- that’s what it’s looking like.
December is usually a month that I use for reflecting, planning and goal setting. I take a look at my goals for this year, laugh a bit at myself, happy if I can cross off a couple from my list. Think about what I really want to try and do in the next year, and make up a new goal list. I also get out my bucket list, see what i can cross off, and pick one or two to focus on for the next year. Sometimes, things get crossed off because they are no longer important to me, and sometimes life changes what I want to focus on. Still- I’ve always been a person that likes lists and goals. Have been making lists since I was a child.
I’m learning though, that it’s important to have days with NO plans, No lists, NO appointments. Just blessed empty days to do NOTHING if I want. Read, breathe, walk, or sleep. Give myself permission to be a lazy bum.
Today is not one of those days though.. busy, but with mostly fun stuff. Still need to get out my RAOK idea list. No idea of what I will do today for a Random Act of Kindness but there will be an opportunity of there for it, I know.
