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| Peace is never boring. |
After the wonderful time we had on vacation, it is difficult to narrow my thoughts down to this moment. I want to talk about the last week and the great time we all had or about the next few weeks. That's always the focus... What "was" or what "will be". What "is" gets the shaft. So, let's see what "is"...
Right NOW...
The ingredients for my famous homemade Chicken and Sausage Gumbo are waiting patiently on the counter
The entire family is asleep and the house is quiet
I hear licking and realize that Nico (big dog) is licking Subby (little kitten) who is curled up against him
Subby's fur is soaking wet
The "new to me" refrigerator hums next to me, complete with produce drawers that don't fall out when you open them
My desk is completely clean (even if it is because I stuffed everything in a box)
My "writing callous" on my left forefinger is going away, which tells me I need to write a new story (so I can bite on it and keep it alive)
Our new pool is sparkling in the dark, ready for kids at daybreak
The laundry is already starting to multiply
I wonder why I'm staying up late again
I realize that sometimes THE NOW is deliciously boring...
There are so many NOWs that I could be experiencing. Painful, uncomfortable, stressful NOWs. But this NOW is peaceful...quiet. Boring even. And how thankful I am that it "is"!
Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and just listen. No more is needed. ~ Eckhart Tolle
