Today was one of those days when you are surprised that it is over. Busily going from one thing to the next - it just makes the day fly by! Attention to so many things at work had my mind working super-fast as we approached one solution after the next. When I have days like this I keep repeating the same anthem in my head - you will never get it done and you will always find more to do!

I firmly believe that we never finish anything because of the inspiration each thing offers. Oh, sure, you will finish a task like painting a room; but the inspiration of that tasks drives you. the completion of one phase of a project drives you to the next. As I reflected on this idea today I realized that this is part of the journey. These tasks... they are like the pebbles in the road. Each one has a purpose, each brings me clarity about what and who  I want to be. Without the complexity of our relationships, our journey is dull and pointless.

Each person adds to the fabric of my life. Each event brings texture and color. I am reminded of a Zen Buddhist Proverb - Before enlightenment - chop wood, carry water.  After enlightenment - chop wood, carry water.  You know, these ideas don't change much about the day to day mechanics of living life - but they may make the process more meaningful - and there is nothing wrong with that!

Something different - Today I didn't allow thoughts to simply enter my head randomly; instead I practiced controlled thinking. I spent the better part of the day focusing my thoughts and making sure that they did not get too random and that they were contributing at all times to my uplifting. Today I was an uplifted thinker!


Something new - thank you. New jewelry (made by me), follow up with the dentist (couldn't be healthier)