They look across the border to learn the ways of love

What a week- again.  I told Daddy last night that I just want ONE "normal" week in 2012.  I don't think that's a possibility until at least March, though.  Damn.  This week's adventures included some unplanned clinical time to help out a partner, one bout of Influenza (ugh, just ugh), and a cracked glass pane in the back door.  Oh, and then there's been that little Komen funding to Planned Parenthood PR debacle/ social heartbreak issue for me, and I still haven't quite put the pieces of that back together in my head.  I reiterate:  Damn.

Today I am trusting that I will get a "normal" week, or at least some sanity back in my life soon.  I'm still feeling pretty ungrounded and unmoored, which is just a reflection on not having been able to bunker and be an introvert during my down time.

Today I am grateful for the amazing amount of connection with friends I've had lately- in spite of (because of?) the chaos.  I've recently spent time with or have plans in coming weeks with friends who I haven't connected with in far too long.  I am grateful that we're all focusing on people as a priority right now.  It feels good.  It feels right.

Today I am inspired by a course I'm participating in with an amazing lady named Jen Louden. The course is "A Shero's Journey," and I was hoping it would help me re-find my center, looking at what are the things that I really most want right now both personally and professionally.  Week 1 we talked about defining a Shero and defining a calling.  So far, a good refresher, and it's definitely helping me put my focus back on compassion, creativity, and acknowledging that need I have to turn inward to recharge.

Now listening:  Lyle Lovett North Dakota

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