A sense of calm has come over me lately and I’m relishing it. Don’t get me wrong, daily life is still crazy busy with the bustle of everything that needs to be achieved and ticked off. But without wishing to sound like a free spirit who runs around with daisies in her hair, I feel peaceful.
As last year due to a close and this one began, I made a decision that I would not run from here to there like a headless chicken letting the blog takeover, which in turn, meant I was playing constant catch up with the rest of life. The seed was planted here and grew a little more here but even when I wrote these posts, I wasn’t quite sure where the feeling was coming from or what it meant.
Maybe its an age thing. Turning 40 was exciting, unknown and thrilling and with it came this blog dream I’ve been living ever since. Are your mid 40′s more of a challenge in the excitement stakes? Mid point is generally not considered to be very exciting in most walks of life. But so far I’m liking how it’s evolving – it’s crept in with a healthy dose of clarity.
What I do is incredibly important to me for reasons I don’t need to list here. The case for doing what you love has already been put down on paper a million times and expressed far more eloquently than I ever could. And I’ll continue to do it as long as it feels good and in whatever form it may take.
But I’m finding I enjoy it even more when it sits in the middle of a healthy mix of everything else. A few recent events and observations make me realise just how important that “everything else” is.
In the middle is where you can find me right now. If it were to be expressed in terms of style it would be laid back, minimalist and with a relaxed vibe…which feels like a pretty good place to be!
Happy Weekend xxx
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Hey sweet. Good for you; I can relate! Living life at a constantly busy pace is fun for a bit but ultimately wears you down. I think the whole concept of being present and aware is really important now and I can see in what you write that you’ve come to the same conclusion. Life doesn’t have to be so hectic does it? Now – when I feel like it is creeping up (as it has this week for me) I try to scale back and take time to myself. Vital! Love the images. Love the vibe. Long may it last. What you do here still has the same quality, even if it’s not a 24-hour-a-day obsession and that is what counts. You do what you do very well, so make it work for you. Lou x
You hit the nail on the head Lou – I love it more when it’s not a 24 hour a day obsession. I used to forget that I was the one in control of the pace – how crazy is that? Thank you for your support as always – you’re a lovely friend! xxx
You are so good with words. I wish you much happiness for 2013 and beyond, and I’d like to remind you that even if you never write another post your blog is something to be very proud of. Xx ps loving you more & more!
Thank you J!!! I’ve missed not putting more of myself into the blog in words I think so hope to carry on getting that mix right too. Love you lots! xx
Hi lovely! So true… I know we chatted about this so you know I couldn’t agree more! We can’t be all things to all people but it’s a brave step to realise this & let go in a world where we feel everything is a priority. I read something the other day which said we should do something that is important to us… be it a glass of wine & a magazine, a lovely bath, a walk with the children… because its those things that are of value to us & are actually more important!
Loving this photo’s, making me feel calm already on a Saturday morning following a week where I’ve been running around like a loony all week!
Xx
Always happy to being calm at the end of a crazy week! And you’re right – it’s easy to forget what’s important sometimes and get lost in all the noise and hectic pace. Have a wonderful weekend! xxx
I love this post. No one can take from you what you have achieved and who you are – I think this sense of quiet confidence and calm comes with age. Life is too short to be chasing after one or the other thing ALL the time. When I was younger, I felt like I had a lot to prove to other people. Later, I needed to prove things to myself. And now, I don’t have to prove anything to anyone anymore. Ahhh, getting older is blissful
PS: Also, love where you have come with your blog. You’ve got all reason to kick back and enjoy the fruits of your labour! xx
Darling MM – thank you for your wise words – you got it so right here. Getting older is feeling pretty blissful and I no longer have nothing to prove to other people. I just want to continue enjoying my blog content and hope that my readers will too – I think the two are intertwined. Having worked so hard to get the blog out there, I just want to continue but a pace that takes into account the rest of life! Big love to you as always! xxx
Lovely post, I love your blog but have noticed there have been fewer posts recently. Enjoy life but please keep blogging, you’ve inspired me to start my own blog/business so I’m so grateful to you!
xXx
Don’t worry – I don’t think I could ever stop blogging – I love it too much! And its amazing to hear you enjoy it and have been inspired to start a blog business! Truly wonderful feedback that gives me encouragement to carry on putting lots more effort in. I’m just being more selective about the things I do around the blog and the time put in when it comes down to prioritising. xxx
Striking that balance is so crucial, and life is too short not to do things that make you happy at a pace that works for you and for what is going on around you. I’m looking forward to hitting my 4th decade too (ok, I’ll be starting the 5th but not sure I can deal with that concept just yet!), and definitely feel like there is a greater calmness, peace and self-acceptance as you get older… Not to mention redefining what age means, and style definitely plays a part if its something you’ve always been passionate about! Enjoying your blog no end, and happy to have “met you” through it!
Good for you, I think finding a balance is so important and I’m glad you’ve found yours xx
Well said, my dear. A little of everything… xxx
An inspiring post and so true. I have kicked back a little too; learning to skate, taking time out for friends and a day off here and there to see my Mum. Enjoy your new found peace! X
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