It's Been A Long TIme

 

Hello, there! How are you doing? I hope this post finds you well. I know that's such a Gen X thing to write, but that's my paradigm, I suppose. 

Writing here is kind of like reconnecting with an old, trusted friend that's been out of touch. Usually old friends pick up right where they left off, but this isn't the case here. Admittedly, I had temporarily forgotten how to sign in, but I'm grateful to have remembered. Otherwise, we wouldn't be having this conversation. 

 I'm sorry for my silence. My neurodivergent mind spirals into the proverbial rabbit hole, and I tend to hyper focus on the current task at hand, or should I say tasks? Even though I use both Google and an analog planner, I struggle with dates, numbers, and time. But I'm working at it. Progress not perfection, right? 

This year it was maintaining a strong connection with my Higher Power, staying healthy and out of hospitals, spending time with family, friends, and fur children in-person, travelling to new places, teaching college students and elementary school students, and focusing on pursuits that I've kept on the sidelines for much of my life like a well-guarded secret: art, gardening, hiking, music, writing.  Those five activities are what keeps my life meaningful and authentic. 

Two lessons I continue to learn: practicing gratitude (even on the days I don't wanna) negates the sadness, and time is the most precious commodity I have. For me, time is wealth, and gratitude is the observance of it. 

Have a great week! I'll try to write more often here, as the hardest part-restarting-has passed. For now, I have to scoot-a djembe and a magical drum circle awaits. 

Love,

Lori