It's time to start living the life you've imagined. Henry James
We lay the groundwork every day for the life we wish to live. There's no better time to start than now.
What do you want to see in your life? where do you see your life heading?
I always say, think about what you want for the future, then take the steps today to get there. If I don't want to wake up a bitter, old woman, the caricature of women, then I'd better handle it today. I don't think you wake up embittered without going through a lot of days prior to that with some degree of bitterness.
Same with any other quality.
I think about this especially as it relates to the relationship I want to have with my children when they are grown. I know what I was like as I was separating into my adulthood. If I want a good relationship with my grown children, then I need a good relationship all along the way, at least insofar as it is possible. (Of course, being the mom is not always popular, because teaching and correcting along the way is the only way to be a good one.)
We have 2 kids plus College girl and a friend home today. CG is arranging her room so it is new and that there might be room to incorporate all the things from college. Littles have either spent the night or had friends spending the nights this weekend. It's a full house, and we're having fun. The stuff a life is made up of. There was even some couple time. How about that.
What are you building into your life today?
Karin
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