What do I want for myself for the new year?
entrust God
feel his presence
be inspired
host a writing group
be energized to…
pray
exercise
write
these goals were written
January 1, 2013
did I get them out even once
since that day?
am emphatic NO
is my reply
there is a proverb
"He who fails to plan,
plans to fail."
well
that goes for following through
as well as planning
I do pray each morning
and evening
but what happened
to... exercising
writing
hosting a writing group?
little progress there
when I am brutally
honest
about myself
I see that I
have few close friends
who live in my town
who enjoy
reading
writing
walking
so
I
spiral
downwards
into
the familiar
lonely state
I ask not
for sympathy,
just that you
pray,
dear devotees
of our Mother Mary,
for me to
envision the positives
in my life
to help
lift my spirits
enough
to turn this
spiraling downward
into an upward
path
thank you
for listening with kind ears
lovingly linked
to Rebecca's
Enjoyed all your photos and your words as well as plans. Best to you. Enjoy the week.
ReplyDeleteWhy not start an online writing group? You could open a password-protected blog as a virtual meeting place for the writers you invite. No one else would have access. You set the rules. Wouldn't that be an answer to prayer?
ReplyDeletea brilliant idea, MMT! I'll give it some prayerful thought. thank you!
ReplyDeleteI gather you must live in a small town. I agree with Norma that MMT has a very good idea about a writing group online. I have belonged to one on Yahoo groups lists for more than 12 years. Very dear to me. But, I will pray that you find some friends and that the downward spiral begins to unspiral up. Is that a word?
ReplyDeletesmall town, hmm... I guess it is compared to Indianapolis. our population is 70,000, but Muncie does have a small town mentality. thank you, Fran, for the kind words.
DeleteI didn't see my comment, so I'm assuming I missed the banner that said the comment must be approved. I just want to make sure you know you are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSuch an honest, open post. Too bad we don't live near, because I love to read, write, walk. Especially write. I sometimes have similar thoughts as your post. I will tell you that I really like visiting your blog. Every time it loads and that beautiful header opens, with the deck and the gorgeous flowers, with Mary overseeing the garden, it is encouragement to me. Hang in there girl. Look in the mirror and you will see an awesome woman. xo
ReplyDeletethank you, Judie, for sharing; I find comfort in that.
DeleteOh Norma, I know the feelings you are having, I feel isolated from people in my world too, there just seems to be so much negativity in people's lives that I don't enjoy being around them. That is why I get so much joy from you and the others in Rebecca's circle...this is the circle of love where I fit. I walk and pray as I go...I will imagine you walking with me:) ♥♥
ReplyDeletehow kind of you, Lisa, thank you
DeleteLate here via Mary, but just to say I know, you are not alone with these feelings....I think little steps, just one thing that will grow.
ReplyDeleteBTW If you do start a writing group I will participate :~)xxx
ReplyDeleteI've written your name down so that if I do that, I will contact you. thank you for your encouragement, foxysue!
DeleteI am a gardener, so this image particularly spoke to me - just lovely xx
ReplyDeletemy darling nonnie,
ReplyDeleteevery time i see your childhood photo i think, oh if we had grown up in the same neighborhood we would be fast friends! i imagine your eyes to hold that same light and spark that shines so brightly. thank you for sharing so openly your heart and your longings. you bless us all with your courageous honest heart.
may you feel lifted up by each person who has listened with kindness and received you completely. thank you for brightening my life with yours. i am seeing you spiraling up and always reaching out in love and fulfillment.
xo