Days, months, weeks, and sometimes even years - they all go by us. If we're lucky, we tame them long enough to feel like we were not just standing there as they went by; sometimes we actually feel present in them. But not enough. Too many amazing and wonderful things go by without so much as a nod or moment of appreciation. Because life happens. Because we get busy. Because we just keep going. This blog is a way to stop all of that spinning and pause some of those quiet, simple little moments that make us smile. Being grateful is not something that we just are - being grateful is something we should actively do. This is two friends living many, many miles apart, sharing their tiny little moments of gratitude in pictures with each other and with the world.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Perspective

It's all about perspective.

Today was a bad, bad day. I had a lot to do, with no time to get it done.

I messed something up, professionally (it's been fixed), I didn't take care of myself, my son was a slight horror and the day (and its disappointments) was (were) seemingly two steps ahead of me, glaring back at me, waiting for me to fall into line.

Well, that never happened. I never quite got into my groove.

So, I was exhausted, my back/neck was aching, and my son just would not give me a break.

And then, everything just sort of shut off.

The work day was officially over, my son went to sleep, the cleaning was tackled, and the house was still.

I ran the tub, poured in the Epsom salt, climbed in and soaked.

I'm grateful for the "reboot" and for the chance to recognize that things are really not that bad.

Now, tomorrow is yet another day, but when I'm here, soaking in this nice, relaxing bath (yup, right now), it's easy to see things from another perspective.

My toddler was tired and needed to reconnect with me. I was distracted and still trying to come up with effective systems for working from home.

There are different ways to analyze things. Different perspectives can become apparent when you're not enraged, frazzled, frustrated, tired, <insert any applicable adjective>.


Plus it's easier to sort it all out in your head while pampering yourself.

[All you foot fetish folks out there, enjoy the pic.]
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4 comments:

  1. blairJanuary 15, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    i took a bath for the first time in years over christmas break with the "relaxation gift basket for teachers" that my student gave me. (kind of ironic) but it gave me that same realization. thank you for reminding me about that moment. and i hope you can take your moment out of your pocket whenever you need it.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 16, 2014 at 10:29 AM

      I take baths a lot now. It's what helps me to de-stress. I'm glad I helped to remind you of how therapeutic baths can be. ;) Can't wait to see what you've got up next.

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  2. UninhibitedMomJanuary 15, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    It will get better Ilana. I have worked from home for the past 20 years and raised three kids in the process. Some days are more crazy than others and you just sort of have to go with the flow, even if that means locking yourself in the bathroom to make a phone call. The kids started to get the concept that "Mommy was working" by the time they were about 4 or 5 years old. I used to be sort of sad that I was missing out being at a regular job, but looking back now I am thankful I got to spend so much time with them as they were growing up.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 16, 2014 at 10:30 AM

      Thanks for that. I know it's a big adjustment, I do. I'm not 100% positive that I can sustain this, but I will definitely give it my all. What's funny is that I locked myself in my bedroom yesterday, to do just that! I'm trying my best to just view this as a new (positive) chapter!

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