Mixed Bag

FENCE time!!  I got this picture yesterday - the fence has begun.  It's beautiful!  (I know it's a regular old fence, but I totally love it and love the flat backyard.)




Anyway ...

Yesterday was a wonky day emotionally -- even though I woke up in a good mood.  Stuff caught up to me and the happy, inspired, unstoppable feelings went away.  I was left with the blues and a desire to quit everything -- dive into the refrigerator and not come up for air anytime soon.  I did dive a little the night before (and, therefore, got no check mark in the not-buffering book -- my first missing day).

I didn't feel great physically either.  Too much on the go and not enough space -- I tried to fix it a little too late.

Even with the mood, I did all the things I needed to do -- even though I didn't want to.  I meditated.  Listened to podcasts (Oprah / Eckhart Tolle and Rachel Hollis / John Maxwell).  Both were great BTW.  Ate well.  Did my to-do list (which was nicely pared down).  Rested.  Walked dogs outside (my leg is still wonky, but I can do a little walking now).

It didn't feel like it helped.  I accepted it was an "off" day and called it an early night.

This morning feels better.  I'm rested, survived the mood and am set to have a better day (fingers crossed, wood knocked).

On the RISE podcast with John Maxwell, he talked about the fact that consistency compounds.  Not in one day or one week or one month, but it eventually compounds to a major reward.  That's something I've missed when I tried personal growth before.  A day like yesterday would have stopped me in my tracks.  I would've stepped most of the way back before I got up and tried again (usually something different).

Everything worthwhile is uphill -- John Maxwell.

Dreams are free; the journey isn't.  One step into a dream and you start to work; motion causes friction. -- John Maxwell.

It was a timely message yesterday.  RISE podcast episode #82.  Worth listening.

Today is quieter day.  Workout on the elliptical and breakfast with a friend.  Afternoon is nothing but me, dogs and some rescue calls.  Family arrives home and I've missed them this time (I don't often which sounds horrible, but I like time to myself LOL).  Missing is different than loving ... saying for the record hahaha!!

The strange book (Ask and It Is Given) is strange, but reading it leaves me with a feel-good feeling so why not.  And I love the paper and the font -- well made book and that matters to me for some reason.

I'll give the fun fiction book another go soon.  Maybe the character list had no reason.  If it is complicated but good, I'll save it for when I have a big chunk of time to get started.  Hair appointment, travel, etc.  Bedtime isn't for the start of an epic book.  I'm craving a good, easy, fun, silly fiction story.

I'll leave with a John Maxwell quote that seems fitting for today.  Later gators.