Sunday, September 05, 2010

Quiet Reflection

Quiet Reflection
Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.” ~Barbara De Angelis

I took this today at our Church picnic........we were waiting on the banks of the South Branch of the Raritan River for the ducks to float downstream for the 'Duck Race'.....

Little Miss loves the water [as does her Momma......this is the same place I have been coming to since I was a little girl, to sit out on the water on a rock and read or just daydream]

Lately, I have been struggling......being pulled in so many directions. Giving so much of myself on so many levels and today, just standing in the water [yes, I took off my shoes and had to wade in] I realized that these quiet times......these moments of reflection are what have been missing in my life.

I took a hot bath tonight.......and I'm leaving the 'To-Do' list sitting on the table. It will be there tomorrow and I can only do what I can do. It is a difficult journey flying solo all the time, but it is not impossible. I just need to keep repeating to myself "I can only do what I can do ~ and it is going to be OK"

So sweet dreams world.......

Tomorrow is another day.

3 comments:

Nan P. said...

Such a beautiful photo. Makes me all dreamy...

Could your post be summarised by "One Day at a Time"?

All 4 My Gals said...

Love you TM. Thinking of you and praying for strength and peace. You are such a great Momma and friend.

debbie said...

oh, my, emma sage looks so grown up now! you are so right to take time to breathe - and take a hot bath, and walk in the river - the to do list will still be there later, but those moments will pass so quickly. hugs to you!