I've been avoiding writing anything here. After one entire year of writing inspirations (2013) and another of writing lessons (2010), I'm not sure I have much left to share.
But I still want to write.
Write here now.
So here I am on a Friday night. It's 8:02pm and I'm alone.
Yoon went off on a retreat with a Tibetan Rinpoche he met in the Seattle Public Library long ago. His name is Sonam Rinpoche and I really had hoped I could be there too...but....
I came down with a bad cold and felt I needed to rest and to have some time to myself.
So that's what I'm doing.
I just signed up for a free trial of Netflix for one month. Tonight I watched a movie called Life in a Day.
It was recommended to me by a friend.
Human life is so interesting. Somehow, we are here and our basic needs like food, shelter and water need to be met. Then there's a need for love or to have someone care about us, including ourselves. If those are met, life becomes a patchwork quilt of moments and experiences—some good, some bad, some neutral.
Life is not one big event, goal, award, promotion, marathon or expedition.
It's here now.
Now I'm sitting in my office on a futon. Clothes and blankets are strewn around the room. I'm feeling a bit lazy, so I haven't organized. I'm wearing a big, long, wool scarlet sweater with wooden buttons. It feels warm and cozy. I'm also wearing black wool socks and gray pants. It's cold outside and there's been talk of snow, but I haven't looked outside to see if there is any yet. I feel relaxed, calm, contemplative, and a bit hungry...I may grab a bite to eat.
So this is a new chapter...
...of living moments.
How about this moment in your life right now? I'd love to hear from you!
I quit writing when my sister died last year. I quit living. I think I want to do both again. Soon.
ReplyDeleteI think of you often and the amazing journey you have been on these last few years I have "known" you. I think of you and feel inspired. Did you know that? That your life and the way you live outloud has inspired this stranger?
Thank you.....
Thanks for your kind words Marla...I am so sorry that your sister is no longer with you in the physical sense, but I'm sure she's with you in spirit and I think the idea of writing and living again sounds like a good one. I think we all go through phases where we wonder what the point of living is, especially after a loved one dies. But we are still here and life is happening. I am happy that what I write here inspires you. It means that my moments here are worth something....peace and love to YOU and I hope to read your writing soon!
DeleteAt this moment I am watching the opening ceremony of the Olympics. All the athletes look so hopeful. I like the delegations from small countries, which sometimes send one athlete. Nepal's athlete is a bricklayer they said, took off some months to practice and he said he will come in last in his event. He is happy and will go back to teach the children about the Olympic spirit.
ReplyDeleteI love this story Terra. I wish I had TV so I could watch it too...I don't know if I can get the Olympics via Internet. That is a very interesting story about the Nepalese bricklayer. I guess I'll have to learn about the Olympics vicariously through you. So nice to hear from you....
DeleteSitting here at the kitchen table this morning checking in with FB. I've missed your daily blog posts, but can certainly understand your need to take a break! My life at this moment is very sweet and I feel blessed to be living it. My goal this weekend is to get a piece of writing ready for critiquing at writer's workshop I'm attending in April.
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you Evelyn. I don't know if I will post daily, but I want to try and post weekly. I am so happy that your life is sweet at this moment. Good luck with the writing piece. The workshop sounds interesting!
DeleteGood to hear from you! I've started a couple of adventures this year. I started a freelance editing business, and I just started work on a novel--something I never thought I'd do! Life is opening up, and I'm content.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you too Tina! Wow...so many new and exciting thing for you. I'm interested to hear more about the novel! So happy life is opening up for YOU!
DeleteI have so missed your wonderful posts and am in awe that you posted everyday last year. Connecting with one another is what makes this life journey so exciting. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, so great to connect again. I've missed writing and being here. It is true..connecting with one another IS what makes our life journey so exciting! I hope to post more here. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI will be doing some things I am excited about. I will be going to an elementary classroom to teach them songs from the civil rights movement. I will teach them about Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie in the first class. Then it will move into other Famous Americans and their contributions (the class theme from teacher) and I will sing about Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Amelia Earhart, Louis Armstrong and more.
ReplyDeleteI was interviewed by a national guitar magazine recently and an arrangement "Shenandoah" will be published too. You can hear it here if you want :)
https://soundcloud.com/blue-oconnell/shenandoah
Lastly, I was asked to perform for the 50th birthday party for a man I very much admire. He is an astrologer and political writer in NY. (PlanetWaves.net) So things are happening with me.
I so enjoyed seeing your email pop up last night, Katherine. I love your blog and always look forward to reading your words of insight and wisdom.
best wishes,
Blue
Hi Blue...wow! You have a lot of incredible things going on right now. So wonderful that you get to share your music and your talents with so many others! I will have a listen to your song now. Thanks for coming here and for reading!
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ReplyDeleteJust yesterday I googled you because there weren't any entries lately. Then I opened my email and there you were. I hope you continue to post however many or few. I have learned so much about positive living from your posts and miss them when you aren't there. Someday when I am in Seattle I hope to walk around Green Lake with you. I think I better get cracking because I think you will be moving to Hawaii any year now.
Jennie Quinn
Hi Jennie,
DeleteThanks for your lovely comment and words about my blog here. Sometimes I write, but I have no idea who is reading or if the words have any meaning for anyone besides me, but it is nice to know that what I write here has touched you too. I will continue to write, but I don't want to make a commitment to daily or even weekly writing, but I will try to write weekly. I don't think I'll be moving to Hawaii anytime soon...but you never know what the world has in store for us. Sometimes it is out of our hands!
I just wrote a comment and I think it got lost - try again - I understand the need for a break from posting every day, but needed to also let you know how special and enjoyable and much looked forward to are your posts - 365 Moments - that sounds like an awesome idea of which I would pinch but for the fact you are very good at it - Hugs, Wendy
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DeleteThanks for the lovely comment...I needed to hear some good words today. Love to you!
Katherine, I have also been very tired and burned out, but that desire to express and discuss never really does leave us, does it? I am sad I haven't been by the blog as much as I'd have liked, but am glad to see your post. :) I am moving to NYC in a month and will be embarking on a new life, so your post about living in the here and now has never been more important. I am treasuring each moment with friends and family here in my hometown knowing that it is all finite. Such a very important and hard realization. I look forward to more of your posts in this new year, and hope you are taking time to enjoy yourself. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting Amanda...I haven't been here in awhile..not sure when I'll be back on a regular basis. So happy to hear about your new adventure coming up in NYC. Keep me posted and all the best of luck to you!
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