The Artist’s Way – Morning pages (excerpt) – Week 7
I woke up today thinking about how we are so many things, all at once, to so many people. No wonder its hard to think about who we are to ourselves. We choose to spend all of our time pleasing other people. We think about being a good daughter, a good friend, a good lover, a good employee, a good listener, a good example, a good mentor, good company, a good sister, a good leader, a good team player. When do we choose to focus on being good ourselves?
The positive side of being there for others and giving back, means our lives are full. But are we fulfilled?
“We all have the capacity to love and be loved in so many ways.”
It’s important to embrace our capacity for love, but if we don’t love ourselves first, and take care of our own dreams, no one will do it for us.
What I like about rainy days
While the sun fuels me with boundless energy and delight, there is something to be said about the rain. Perhaps the rain doesn’t get enough credit. So while i washed up the dishes, and boiled the kettle for my second cup of tea, i thought about the rain falling outside, and these are the thoughts that filled me with gratitude.
sleeping in guilt free
hot tea to soothe my soul
the patter of rain on my windows
time slowing down
sweet solitude
writing my next song
reading that book i’ve been too busy to pick up (or not)
doing absolutely nothing
listening to music
playing my guitar
the promise of tomorrow
It’s a lazy grey day out there today which begs the question. How does the rain make you feel?