When I read Jamie´s question this morning I was stucked. Step? Which step? Where do I want to go? More places togo to? I´m on the verge of being overwhelmed with all I´m taking on board as it is.
I read a couple of posts. All steps forward. I want to do this, that or the other.
More? Where to?
I left it simmer before I could do my headless chicken thing. (Headless chicken layout belongs to a UKScappers class)
Then, as it always does, it hit me. Not forward. I want to take a step BACK.
A step back to see what I´ve accomplished this year. Matu is finishing his academic year tomorrow and he has passed all his subjects at school (second year of secondary school in a high performance school). Tati will be finishing in two weeks time (year 4 at same school) and her grades are brilliant. I have supported my hubbie both in his business life and his sports achievements. I have taken care of my family, having them watered and fed. ;) I´m about to embark on a mega baking and crafting season which I am ready for. I have scrapped and lead my team to a decent place. I have met and developed relationships with many cool on line artists (yes, I mean you, you know). I have started to exercise again (even if I skipped it today *blush*). I have learnt new techniques. I have participated in inspiring and soul nourishing projects like the Wish casting Wednesdays, Full Moon Boards and Art Every Day Month.
And most important of all, I HAVE SHOWN UP.
A step back to breath in deeply and move forward with a smile. :)
16 comments:
As you wish for yourself, so I wish for you also.
Enjoy the journey one step at a time.
cheers to showing up!
As you wish for yoursel, so i wish for you also!
Heres to "showing up for ourselves"!
Great wish!!!
As you wish for yourself, so I wish for you also.
:)
As Paula wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.. Sometimes the steps back are just as important as the steps forward.
Wonderful post, Paula, so full of wisdom! Step back and nourish yourself, just like every woman should do!
As Paula wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!
Congratulations! and hurrah for you for seeing it all and relishing all your accomplishments.
xo
Wow when you put it like that you have had an amazing year, congrats to Mati and Tati for their academic achievements and well done you ( do you ever sleep lol) hugs XXX
As Paula wishes for herself, so I wish for her!
Your blessings are many - I'm so happy you can stop and enjoy them.
I took some time today to read back over your posts for the past few weeks. You HAVE been busy and shown up again and again. Bravissima! So yes, take that step back and admire all that you have been apart of. You deserve it.
As Paula wishes for herself, so I wish for her too.
As Paula wishes for herself, so I wish for her also! May you step back and bask in your accomplishments!
As you wish, so I wish for you also... {{{hugs}}}
What a lovely wish.
As Paula wishes for herself, I so lovingly wish this for her also.
As Paula wishes for herself, so I wish for her also! :)
You have accomplished and are accomplishing so much, my friend! :)
What a more perfect thing to do that to step back and admire your creations! :)
Congrats on your wonderful children's successes!! :)
As you wish for yourself, so I wish for you also.
Appreciate how far you've come before the next step.
Sometimes that step back is all that is needed to show you what you have achieved and set you off in the right direction.
From what you have posted on here Paula, you have achieved an amazing amount this year - well done you.
Toni :o)
Hey Paula,
How unique to take as step back to get a better look at the big picture. Love it! Congrats on all your accomplishments, including the Joy Diet program I noted in another post. Keep smiling!
Giulietta
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