An infusion of natural beauty (from my garden) lightens the day's load.
Not everything in my life is always as glam, exciting or
tranquil as I would like it to be…
For example, I enjoy and am grateful to have my job as a municipal grants
administrator. However (let’s face it), I deal with numbers, regulations and
outcomes for (sometimes) forty-plus hours a week; which is not always sexy
stuff (smile). At times, it seems pretty daunting, actually.
All is okay, though; because I’m learning to use a little
trick I refer to as “infusion.” Infusion
can take many forms: fun, calm, creativity, nature, adventure, pampering,
etc. What I’ve begun to do is
infuse whatever my Wise Self seems to need most into any day or situation. My mid-morning weekday tea breaks are
one way I accomplish this. Along
about 10 o’clock, this femme is usually ready for a spot of calm. My mini-tea party for one grants me
this—a few sacred moments of serenity. Yes, it's just a cup of tea, but to me, it truly makes each workweek morning more special.
This past weekend, I had two grants to review and score for the Senior Corps Peer Review project I will
be participating in over the next few weeks. Of course, there were plenty of household tasks on my agenda as well (things I just couldn't put off any longer!). Anyone who knows me, understands how blessedly coveted my
weekends are—most especially when I am able to enjoy time outdoors.
Friday evening, with journal in hand, I pondered what might make my busy weekend more zen, pleasurable and lux; despite the many "to do's" before me. My resolution was to infuse some
pampering, outdoors and adventure into it while also meeting the challenges at hand.
Saturday morning, I treated myself to a mani + pedi and a bit of browsing downtown at a favorite consignment boutique before tackling household chores. This was exactly the type of balance I needed that day. Sunday morning, following cherished time flower gardening, I was able to take on a sizable piece of that grant review project with renewed energy and enthusiasm thanks to a much-needed infusion beforehand. And, yes, I took a few tea breaks as well throughout the day; which made the project seem a bit more palatable.
No, life isn't always glamourous, exciting or tranquil. But, I am learning there are ways to make it more so.
Joy & peace, T.
Saturday morning, I treated myself to a mani + pedi and a bit of browsing downtown at a favorite consignment boutique before tackling household chores. This was exactly the type of balance I needed that day. Sunday morning, following cherished time flower gardening, I was able to take on a sizable piece of that grant review project with renewed energy and enthusiasm thanks to a much-needed infusion beforehand. And, yes, I took a few tea breaks as well throughout the day; which made the project seem a bit more palatable.
No, life isn't always glamourous, exciting or tranquil. But, I am learning there are ways to make it more so.
Joy & peace, T.
