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One Step Forward

Tripping Over Your Own Feet

We have all had one of those days that feel as if we take one step forward and then at least three steps (or a dozen) back. You’ve had those days too, right?

Today it was my turn.

Every decision I made seemed to result in several new things that needed to be done, and each of those things needed to be done right NOW!

Before I knew it, I was tripping all over my own feet.

Take a deep breath.

Remember that sometimes, it just is, what it is.

Walk away for a bit if you need to.

If all else fails, curl up and take a ‘lil nap.

Take A Nap

Once you find yourself ready to tackle the day again, just smile and work through it all, one baby step at a time. Why? Because one way or another, you CAN do this.

Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.” Mary Anne Radmacher

Cricket Walker

P.S. A special shout out to all my friends who are participating in day two of the V7N 30 Day Blog Challenge. I know you can do it!

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Just Be…

Even ducks know how to, just be...

Have you ever really taken the time to watch animals in nature? They live life in the moment, don’t they? Much of their time is taken up with daily instincts of survival.

They may be building nests, caring for their young, gathering and storing food, and at times, running for dear life from their predators. If you watch long enough though, you will see that they also stop now and then to “just be”.

Yes, I realize life is crazy and it threatens to overwhelm you daily.

The bills are stacking up along with the laundry, a gazillion things need your attention, and no matter how many hours you work, sometimes it feels as if you will never catch up. Ya know what? Maybe that is exactly why we need to take some time to just be…

Take a long hot bubble bath. Close your eyes and let the world slip away for a few moments. Read a book, just because you enjoy it, not because it has any real purpose. Take a break to sit on a park bench. Feed the pigeons and talk to them for a bit. Build a huge fire (hopefully in a fireplace) and curl up with your favorite quilt and think of nothing at all. Get lost in your favorite music.

For a few moments today, just be…

Cricket Walker

P.S. A special shout out to all my friends who are participating in the V7N 30 Day Blog Challenge. I know you can do it!

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More Than You Realize

As I stepped out into the cool morning air to greet the first sunrise of the new year, I was feeling a bit sorry for myself. It felt like the entire world had a plan, a goal, or at the very least a direction to go.

I had nothing, not even a clue. They don’t really offer road maps for this, ya know?

Shouldn’t I have a brilliant list of improvements I want to make in my life?

Heck, I am a single mama of a teenage kid that colors outside more lines than I can even see. I talk too loud when I am excited and pout now and then when I am not. At nearly 50 years old I no longer have bags under my eyes, I have luggage.

I am either far too fat or I am seriously vertically challenged. I have a feeling I am not gonna grow another 6 inches taller any time soon. Years of laughing way too hard and loving the sun have left not just lines on my face but intersecting highways that I really should install mile markers on soon.

And, I am just me.

Before I sunk too much further into my little cesspool attitude of despair, the Lemur showed up at my feet. Yeah, the same cat that you have to wrap in a blanket if ya want to pet him. He stretched his whole body up to my side, wanting to be cuddled.

Nope, that does not happen often. I wrapped my arms around him and listened to the gentle sound of his purr and begin to think about something I told a friend this morning. “You are so much more than you realize….” Well, heck! So am I!

Have I mentioned lately that I am adorable? 🙂

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Those Breathless Moments

Reflecting back over 2010, my mind sees thousands of moments frozen in time.

Many of those moments left me breathless with a sense of serenity that cannot easily be explained. I couldn’t think of a better way to bring in the new year than by highlighting a few of those breathless moments for me.

My family

It had been years since all of my kids were photographed together, let alone all smiling (sort of) at the same time. This was a moment that will remain in my thoughts forever.

whispers from spirit

Every now and then, when I least expect it, these tiny whispers from Spirit show up in my life. For me they are reminders to live in the moment, right now.

Taylor

Taylor always has a way of making me smile. Moments like these make me remember how lucky I am to have her. Yeah, she is definitely the queen of the castle.

Fall Leaf

One of those moments when all the world goes quiet around me. I don’t hear traffic or see the mass of people. I just see the beauty of one lone leaf in front of me.

Rita's On The River

Trust me on this one. Rita’s On The River in San Antonio not only has the best Tex Mex anywhere, their margaritas will definitely leave you feeling a bit breathless. 🙂

Newborn Foot

Watching the birth of my granddaughter was a life changing moment in time for me.

Haley

This year I watched the youngest kid go through a zillion different styles and stages, but those times when she gets lost in the moment, will always take my breath away.

The Lemur

Quiet moments with the Lemur are so few and far between that it is pure magic when it happens. He drives me absolutely crazy but I adore him!

Dark Sunset

Stunningly beautiful sunsets will always be breathless moments for me.

Thank you for being a part of my life this year, and especially for allowing me to be a part of yours . . .

Cricket Walker

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A Square Peg

Through my eyes...

“No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did he would cease to be an artist.” (Oscar Wilde)

While I certainly don’t see myself as an artist (I can’t even draw a good stick man) I do think that I see the world around me a bit differently than others do.

It shows up in my photography and it shows up in my daily life as I seem to seek out ways to color outside the lines. As cliché as it sounds, I am pretty sure I was born a square peg in a world filled with round holes. I am learning to be okay with that…

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Enjoy The Ride!

Roller Coaster Ride

For a few years now, I have fought the notion that life is really just one great big roller coaster ride. I learned to almost hate the highs because I knew it meant the lows would be there shortly. I wanted there to be some sort of balance and I was more than willing to give up the incredible highs if it meant I wouldn’t have to face the lows.

It didn’t work though. Ya know why?

Because that just simply is not who I am.

I am passionate about everything around me, both the good and the bad.

And ya know what else?

I LIKE THAT ABOUT ME!

Fighting the roller coaster is a bit like trying to fight the huge waves when you are swimming down in the gulf. Every now and then you are going to get hit, and get hit hard! If you panic and fight it, you may very well drown. But if you relax and just be, you will find the wave bringing you right back up to the top.

Eventually you just finally figure out how to hang on and enjoy the ride!

Cricket Walker