Get over it!

[Ana]

Well, I kaputtled. I began with a pledge to myself. Good intentions, indeed. And, life just scooped me up and took me somewhere else. Where? To B.C. for training, to a yoga retreat that I ended up retreating from, and to rest my weary bones. Then it hit me. I was "whelmed".

Life whelmed me, as it sometimes does to all of us. I've just done a bit too much living these last few years: Illness, a move to Canada, return home, divorce, broke, and then being fired twice within a year. Whoa! (I'll never, ever work for the Army again. Some of those guys are downright mean.) The drama, I fear, isn't over, however, and I'm weary.

I've paused and continued to take some steps forward. Paused again. Then, up and at 'em. In the process I continue to learn how many others are struggling to keep their spirits up in these difficult times, their families together, a roof over their heads. There are many of us struggling with disappointments and betrayals. It's certainly disheartening.

So what is this all for? What is the meaning? The purpose? Why? Perhaps, it's time to take stock. To reevaluate myself. My life. And, ask, Where am I going? What are my dreams? What are my strengths? My weaknesses and limitations? I'm no longer a young woman. I'm mature. I'm wise. I'm a crone. I haven't yet had my crowning. Smile. But, all the same, I've arrived.

So dry my tears. Allow my heart to mend. Appreciate the humor in the pathos. Take this dose of human suffering, offer it up, and recognize the sacredness of it all. Then, fill my belly up with air. Laugh out loud. And get over it!

Don't take me wrong. I'm not lacking compassion. I continue to pause, pick up a stone, put it on the pile, and walk the path of life.

Namaste,

Ana

[Pat D]

Hi Ana, your blog post touched me, because I'm going through a tough time too. Remember to take time out for yourself and take it easy when you can. Then you will be more prepared to deal with whatever comes next. I wish you all the best.

[Ana]

Perhaps, but I've lived in the South, known folks from all parts there, and TN, especially western TN, I believe, has some of the most joyful folk who know how to have fun, regardless.

[Christi U.]

Perhaps, it's our love of idioms and local sayings? I don't know.
I'm glad you enjoyed the post, though.

[Ana]

Christi, You make me laugh! What is it about TN that makes y'all just so funny?
Harriet, Thank you. Thank you.
Joy,
Ana

[Christi U.]

Nicely put. As the Indigo Girls say, "It's only life, after all."
I think in the process of filling your belly with laughter, you should seriously think about that Crowning. Hel, it doesn't have to be a ritual with candles and Ya-Ya. You could invite a bunch of friends to celebrate with you with a night on the town, like those contemporary Bachelorette Parties where the Bride-To-Be is proudly wearing a tiara and sash. I think it would be gorgeous to see you in your own Purple Sash and Crown, toasting the world and the future.
As for good intentions... Heh. I look back over my past blogs and laugh. My plans for my life are changing almost every second, but there are so many other opportunities that open up when that opens. Today, I'm loving it. Of course, tomorrow I may complain. We'll see what story unfolds next. LOL

[Harriet]

you have friends here, i am praying for you and your spirit. : ) love!