Countdown To Freedom

How do you know when it is time to make a move? I find that, often times, I want action and movement for the sake of action and movement. I get bored and restless when I have too much downtime. I find that I must do something just for the sake of movement.

This past year has been a test of my will and a lesson in mindfulness and meditation. When I desire something, I chase it with ultimate faith and abandon. Sometimes, though, the best course of action is to just let it be.

The challenge and ultimate wisdom comes in understanding when you must take action, and when to stay the course. I must remind myself to stay present in the moment.

If you have never read The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle, I highly recommend it. In it, he states that all we have is the moment that we are living. If we are dwelling in the past, we have depression. If we are living in the future, we have anxiety. All you ever have is the moment you are living now.

The challenge is that our minds cannot help but rem…

Happy Mother’s Day! It is an absolutely gorgeous day out today, yet I find that I am simply enjoying the peace and quiet of home. It’s got to be in the 90s outside, but I have my home open, and the breeze is cool and refreshing.

I have been working on my new blog. After years of dabbling, I find that it is time to actually dedicate some time to build it. Since I will be moving overseas to join my darling in a few weeks, my other profession of Massage Therapy may be a bit more difficult to do professionally. I have been planning to use the time with him to commit to writing more books and building out my blog. It’s actually perfect because in joining him, I will be traveling the world.