This week, the changes came faster than expected. As a result, the line is ultra-thin, from fighting my Self to being energetic, full of optimism, and a practical workaholic.
But that is nevertheless what happened. So, I went upstairs and began redecorating the second floor, including clearing and cleaning the attic. And by all means, it was a much-needed operation that took off.
Now, I´m halfway through three rooms and a bathroom. My clothes are all sorted and two large bags donated to charity. And left for Sunday are the knickknacks and the decoration issue.
At the same time, I´m busy being creative in whatever fashion coming along my way. I work with my novel and my other creative projects the same way I work on daily chores.
I use a positive approach to try to be as creative as possible so that even dull tasks become fun and life-affirming.
And by now, I can feel the vibes stemming from a renewed friendship and new good people in our lives right here, right now.
It is so soothing, so refreshing, and so needed. For that, I´m more than grateful.
Fall 2021 – a season to remember because things begin to loosen up and be merrier than in Spring and partly during Summer.
My husband and I have agreed that my new sign on my creative desk is to be used every time I want to sit uninterrupted and write. The sign says “Do not disturb” on one side; on the other, it welcomes “Please disturb.”
So now it sits on the table in our living room, and when I´m done writing this blog post, I will turn the sign and read it to my husband for a good critique.
Last night, I had a lousy night with a restless struggle between trying to sleep and awakening from an interrupted sleep over and over. Finally, at seven-fifteen in the morning, I gave up and decided to get up and get some things done instead.
First, go to the pharmacy to get the flu vaccine. Second, coffee and cake at a friend´s place, then more coffee and typical Danish “hygge” at another friend´s house, and then home to begin redecorating the second floor for the remains of the afternoon.
Third, call my father and write this blog post. And finally, fourth, prepare mentally for tomorrow´s road trip to the son of one of our friends.
The latter, I reserve for the later hours of the evening. It is a sort of meditation because it is at this time of day that I reflect on life with some old-fashioned shadow work.
Yesterday, I went to a bigger town about 8.7 miles from my home. I need new glasses, and it is always expensive because I`m nearsighted, practically blind as a mole without glasses. And although I got two pair of glasses, they ended up in app. 890 dollars.
To spend that kind of money on one shopping incident, it has to be necessary from my point of view. And it was required, as it has been five years since I got my current pair.
We try to save money on every possible occasion, recycle a lot, and take Mother Nature into consideration when using resources.
We have paid our dues and can rely on a small but stable economy, including no debt.
It took us about eight years to come so far, so I´m proud and grateful that we succeeded in becoming genuinely free from an economic perspective.
Fall 2021 – a season to remember because our band of old school friends takes care of business in the best post possible way. We help each other and stand close together if need be.
But what characterizes such friendships are straightforwardness, direct and brutal honesty, and common sense decently.
It is a direct contrast to our intense breakup with toxic people in Spring. And I feel from deep inside my body, mind, and soul that it is the true path for my husband and me.
Everything is better now.
My bipolar disorder is stable and tolerable, although the energy runs somewhat high these weeks. However, the anxiety keeps a fair distance, and my physical ailments are manageable.
Another witchcraft ritual is under development, a Full Moon ceremony with beautiful altar setups, lots of positive affirmations and blessings, and a feel-good atmosphere.
I need to practice a little more before my preferred ritual from The Wheel of the Year, Samhain, on October 31, 2021.
At the same time, the world is crazier than ever before. So, yes, we do live in troubled times, and I speak my truth.
Suppose we do not pull ourselves together and stop pretending that we alone rule the world. In that case, I feel deeply worried.
But to remain sane, I need to divert myself from the outside world as much as possible. So I prefer staying home to going out shopping or doing other things that demand that you are physically there.
Fall 2021 – a season to remember because there are both painful and sweet memories to live with and cherish.
From now on, until Spring next year, my novel needs my full attention, so my plan is to keep trying to get up earlier in the morning and write before my daily visit with friends. Then write some more in the afternoons, ending up with a small writing session in the evening.
It will be a busy Fall and Winter this year. And it is so important to us, as we are recovering from life at its roughest twists and turns. For that, we are grateful.
Well, I´m tired after a long day´s work. I need to fully relax before a couple of hours of driving and social gathering tomorrow. So these were the words for today,
May your weekend be blessed with love, deep inner peace, and happiness, dear readers and followers. Merry meet and merry part and merry meet again. So mote it be.
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