Michelle E. Kelley
Have you met me?Archive for Random THoughts
I burnt my tongue…..
Why is it that when you first decide – make a pledge – have the best intentions…something happens and you want to take back every hopeful thing you already said. When you savor food – you chew slowly, you try to get every last taste out of every last bite that you can. Well, today – I felt like I burnt my tongue today, stubbed my toe – I hate that! Is it time to change yet? OK, OK – I won’t give up savoring yet……….maybe.
How new is new?
Remember, as a kid, how exciting everything “new” was? New year, new school clothes, new grade, new game for your Atari, new cassette tape, new hairdo, new make-up. Ever wonder how new is new? Because this year really feels the same as last to me. I’m the same person in a new job, new department, new car – but really it feels the same. I like “new” there is something about it that gives a sense moving forward. I like to move forward – I like to know where I am and where I am going. At the same time - I get used to the “newness” and when things are familiar – something feels wrong, out of place, stagnant. It’s here where I must remind myself that “new” is hard- and I need time to rest. Familiar is not about staying the same but about savoring the moment. I don’t savor very well – I’ve been too afraid I am going to miss something. And I do – I miss what I have right now. So today – I pledge that 2008 is the year of savoring. I plan to enjoy, appreciate and think the best of my situation right now! There will be no wishing my life away, no planning for the next thing – but drinking in every opportunity, moment and experience it in a way that only God intended. It’s going to be a GREAT year.
