Optimism

Perhaps it is overly optimistic of me to think Spring might arrive sooner than later this year...but I'm thinking that all of this RAIN (and NOT snow) might mean something wonderful? A girl can hope!! A gardening girl especially! Though the day is dark and truly dreary, it gets like this in Maine, I know, I have thoughts of little green heads popping out of the frozen ground. Of course, sunshine to warm the soil would be lovely, but it is still only February and the forecast is not giving me alot to wish on at the moment. Soon, soon, soon enough....small and tender shoots of green will push their little heads through the ground and prepare to delight me! I cannot wait...and yes, while today does seem to scream "It isn't over yet!!", I can nurture my spirit of optimism with thoughts of Spring. It will be here at some point and I will be ready.

Onward...

Clearly I have not embraced my desire to keep a blog running....hmmm. This actually speaks volumes about my ability to follow through on things that matter to me. Why has this become a battle? Again, hmmm. Clearly I need to consider my direction. I want to move onward....I need to get off the fence, and I need to stop talking about what I need to do and JUST do it. Well, that was profound. Time to push through the creative block that has apparently taken up residence in my head. Cruising towards March at the speed of light, which also means 52 will be here soon (I'm telling myself it is the new 40) and so what does that imply? Time flies, so let's go. Onward.

February...the long and the short of it

It is February 1, 2010...a short month with a long attitude. It is winter afterall (and here in Maine that can seem an eternity), so I admit the doldrums often hit hard at this time of year. Poor timing? February is only the second month of twelve and it can, if I let it, send me down a too long, cloudy road. Great timing? YES!!...my choice of attitudes this year. Because it is ONLY the second month of twelve, I am going to embrace my life with open arms, add large doses of creative inspiration and energy and forge ahead into the rest of 2010 with an attitude of optimism and a soulful perspective!! Of course, an upcoming trip to Florida will give me some time to listen to my soul while I nurture my creative energies in a warmer climate. Yeah! So here's to February!! May the rest of my year benefit from a more authentic and sunny look at life as I navigate my way through the next 27 days! Cheers!