I didn’t think I’d get used to being a human ‘being.’ At least not this quickly.
For so long, I’ve been lauded and rewarded for my human ‘doing.’ I’m an excellent do-er.
Can I excel at being a be-er?
It’s been more than 3 weeks since my surgery and the days have passed quickly. I’ve been writing, pondering, napping, appreciating music, kitties and my gorgeous back yard. It’s not as if I never sat here before, but I can’t recall ever sitting here for any length of time without a nagging thought to get up and ‘do’ something that I need to do or go somewhere I need to go.
I’m noticing an open space where duty and obligation used to be. And y’all know that I rarely felt duty-bound to do the thing I do. I truly love my work and the creative process . . . and I love traveling and seeing the world and meeting new people and . . . all of it. I have loved all of it.
And I’m loving’ this, too!
Mary Jo
August 15, 2016All I can say is thank you for sharing, I am so happy to hear this. Sorry I have not been able to stay in touch, I will share with you later… Take care, stay well and keep writing and being you…. I love you and praying for you and always sending good energy!
Ellen
August 16, 2016Love that… good at being a do-er… now can you be a be-er… THAT is the question – and the challenge!
Marillyn Mandel
August 19, 2016You are not only my evil twin.. but my hero..
I am blown away by this sudden interruption of your otherwise adventurous, astonishing
journey of travel and service..
So proud to be your sister..
Nancy Goodell
August 19, 2016I am so touched by your reflections and photos, Marilyn. Thank you for your openness and willingness to share so generously. With love, Nancy
Tree
August 23, 2016As Rev. Maureen always says – it doesn’t have to be either/or, it can easily be both/and! Enjoy both/and!!! Love you…