The morning is bright and sunny. I’m still irritably irked. It is a double whammy alright. Unfortunately, my nature is such that once something has got a hold of me, it is hard for me to let it go. I’m like Sheba with a bone. I miss her. If she was here, she could always make me feel better. But she’s not. I have to do it myself.
I’m not moving fast, weighed down by my miserable nature. But the day is started. I’ve dugged out another small patch in my flower bed. It is a little harder this morning, the soil being dryer. But it is very satisfying to get all those damn creeping bellflower roots up and out. When I see the network of carrot like tubers and fine fibers attached, it is no wonder they’re so difficult to get rid off. I am careful not to overdo. A little dab at a time will do it. Mission completed.
That is the approach I will have to take when the going gets tough. My brain is a bit foggy when I’m moody. I have to push a little harder through the mist to find the words and thoughts. I can think of it as aerobics for my mind. My vision can be clouded by my feelings. I can be wrong about many things in this state. It is better to do less rather than more. It is better for me to be slower than faster.
I have a tea to attend at Hues Art Supply this afternoon. It’s where I have been taking my art classes. For the month of July and August, they are displaying the students’ art. So two of my paintings are showing for the month of July.
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What a delightful read for me at the end of the day – i had similar experiences, so I can relate!
It sounds like you’ve had quite a productive day, despite the tough start. Digging out those stubborn bellflower roots is no small feat—talk about determination! Congratulations on having your paintings displayed at Hues Art Supply; that’s such an exciting accomplishment. Enjoy the tea and your time in the spotlight; you deserve it!
Be Well.
Paul
Thank you, Paul. It turned out to be a wonderful day.
I like your phrase “aerobics for the mind.” When I think about it, that’s like getting rid of the bellflower with its intricate root system in your garden. Just as pulling out weeds strengthens and revitalizes the soil, mental aerobics can clear away mental clutter and promote a healthy mind.
Have you thought of engaging in specific activities that challenge and stimulate your brain to help to uproot negative thought patterns rather than just pushing harder through the mist of those thoughts?
Thank you, Florence. This was the toughest struggle. It came up unexpectedly and rather suddenly that I couldn’t think. But thanks for the idea. I will give it some thought. It’s good to plan and prepare when I’m feeling well.
I like your phrase “aerobics for the mind.” When I think about it, that’s like getting rid of the bellflower with its intricate root system in your garden. Just as pulling out weeds strengthens and revitalizes the soil, mental aerobics can clear away mental clutter and promote a healthy mind.
Have you thought of engaging in specific activities that challenge and stimulate your brain to help to uproot negative thought patterns rather than just pushing harder through the mist of those thoughts?