We Can’t Go Back – Or Can We?
July 28, 2008
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This article was written by Guest Blogger Jan Ferrante, the Queen of KAOS.
At age 44 with 3 kids, a microfamily of animals, a work away husband and 2 home businesses to look after – I find myself yearning for the simple life.
I day dream about the time – prekids – when I used to work all day and do what ever I wanted with my
evening and weekends.
Many times it was work around the house, but I did it with no dull roar in the background, no rush to finish
before the next inevitable interruption.
I was mindful.
These days I resign myself to never again having a mind!
At least not one of my own.
It is forever shared with details, deadlines and dirty sneakers.
But over the years as more seems to have been piled on, I see that it doesn’t have to be this way.
I’m learning to be proactive.
Modern life will bury you if you let it, there is so much more to have… to be… to do these days.
It’s endless and impossible.
But wait… all the stuff… the things… belongings and to do’s are not necessities.
They are my choice.
Many aren’t even wanted when I think about it.
What is wanted?
Peace. Space. Time. A connection with myself. My family. The air around me.
Life. Before it speeds by me while I’m busy running the other way.
While I’m still here to enjoy it.
I can have that. So can you if you choose.
THREE STEPS
Cut Back: Make a conscious decision to say no – think first and realize - you don’t need that or want that or can’t do that if it doesn’t fit. Say yes to the life you want to live.
Get It Out: Make a conscious decision to create clear spaces, that’s where peace lives. Keep only what has meaning for you and adds beauty and connection to your life. This includes activities and people, as well as things. Don’t hang on. Letting go will set you free.
Keep It That Way – Make a conscious decision not to fall back into the habits of chaos.
THREE THINGS
Seeing a common thread?
Being. Conscious. Mindful.
When life becomes too much, these are the the things we lose.
And with it joy and zest for living.
Don’t let it happen to you.
You can have the best of both worlds.
Look back, reclaim the space in your life that once was yours, and fill the rest with the real treasures of today.
Join Jan Ferrante, the Queen of KAOS, reclaiming space 5 minutes at a time with Take 5 – Bootcamp for Dustbunnies - or find solutions for peace, family and managing it all at her blog
photo credit: lindaaslund
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How to finally bring a hot meal to the table every night of the week - even if you work full time or think you have the craziest schedule on earth!
Jan, thanks for being so mindful that you found time to write a great post for Mom’s Talk Network!
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