Since late 2012 I have been a collaborator at Vision and Verb. A part of me has felt that I have been there under false pretences since I don't have a fraction of the talents of the other 'women of a certain age' who contribute there. I have been in awe at the posts, and have grown very, very fond of the other participants. Sadly, Vision and Verb will be closing down at the end of this month. though I will continue to stalk stay in touch with those talented women.
In my last post for them, I finished by saying how much I had gained from the other contributors. Which is true. But applies equally to all of the people I have found in the blogosphere.
So I am reposting my final post for Vision and Verb here. And that final paragraph applies to the people who visit me here just as much as it does to the global collaborators from Vision and Verb. Thank you so very much.
A few weekends ago I was working myself into a frazzle, running from pillar to post battling with a huge and self imposed to-do list. Each time I crossed something off the list, I would add another two (or three) things. It was manifestly impossible, and I was beating up on myself for failing to work miracles. All my muscles hurt and I alternated between the urge to burst into sobs or to snarl.
Rain was forecast and working in the garden was on the list. As the skies darkened I snatched up my gardening tools and rushed outside.
And stopped, dropped the garden implements and came inside for my camera.
As I looked down the valley at the play of light on the clouds and at the trees glowing I could feel the tension running down my body and into the earth - which has a much broader and stronger back than I do. With each breath of appreciation I could feel my soul ease. Yes, I did do some gardening, but then I came inside and consigned the list to the bin.
Where it belonged.
And, the comfort I got from the skies that day, mirrors the comfort and support I have found here. Thank you one and all. Since I took my first tentative steps here I have been supported and encouraged. You have, all of you, enriched my world. Thank you.
In my last post for them, I finished by saying how much I had gained from the other contributors. Which is true. But applies equally to all of the people I have found in the blogosphere.
So I am reposting my final post for Vision and Verb here. And that final paragraph applies to the people who visit me here just as much as it does to the global collaborators from Vision and Verb. Thank you so very much.
Grounding.
A few weekends ago I was working myself into a frazzle, running from pillar to post battling with a huge and self imposed to-do list. Each time I crossed something off the list, I would add another two (or three) things. It was manifestly impossible, and I was beating up on myself for failing to work miracles. All my muscles hurt and I alternated between the urge to burst into sobs or to snarl.
Rain was forecast and working in the garden was on the list. As the skies darkened I snatched up my gardening tools and rushed outside.
And stopped, dropped the garden implements and came inside for my camera.
As I looked down the valley at the play of light on the clouds and at the trees glowing I could feel the tension running down my body and into the earth - which has a much broader and stronger back than I do. With each breath of appreciation I could feel my soul ease. Yes, I did do some gardening, but then I came inside and consigned the list to the bin.
Where it belonged.
And, the comfort I got from the skies that day, mirrors the comfort and support I have found here. Thank you one and all. Since I took my first tentative steps here I have been supported and encouraged. You have, all of you, enriched my world. Thank you.
