Saturday night I watched "The Notebook." As always, I've been doing a lot of thinking. It hit me during the 11:00 service on Sunday. I was sitting up front with the other musicians and there it was. The realization that I used to play the French horn every day. I realistically haven't played since Christmas. Cue the scene where Allie realizes she stopped painting. Here are my thoughts, feelings, and inspirations, with a little help from pinterest.com
Thought #1: When you only look at the shadows, molehills can easily be mistaken as mountains.
Thought #2: Sometimes you have to make yourself look towards the sunshine.
Thought #3: You only live once.
Thought #4: Make the most of it!
Thought #5: Be the happiest version of yourself.
Thought #6: Then maybe you will be happy with someone else.
I've realized it's not about whether or not I'm shopping. I've cleaned out my closet again. I want to use my next coupons to buy clothes for my nephews, because goodness knows they go through clothes faster than I will! I've remembered that the internet is great, but the benefits are short-lived when they outweigh time spent being more productive. I feel happiest when my attention is focused on the computer or the television, but not both. Life is better in real time. I want to focus on doing what I love, not merely doing (anything.) I want to be artsy and crafty. [French horn, guitar, photography, scrapbooking, sewing and crocheting.] And silly. And endearing and honest. To remember that compromise and balance are the keys to success in almost any circumstance. To not be afraid to wear my heart on my sleeve.
We are all perishable. We must live accordingly.
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