My husband just recently blogged about stuff and and that which he brought with him. Trying to fit in and seeing what it is all about. I write today and being on the receiving end of that. Trying to help one fit in and feel welcome. Trying to give up some of the leadership role. That is a hard one for me. For the last several years, I was forced-not asked to take on a role that in no way did I want. I was content on walking the shoes that I was given. But then in a blink of an eye, it changed. Forced into being the mom and dad all in one being. Being the good cop and bad cop. Not ideal but who lives in an ideal world anyway. I think I was handling it all well but who wants to deal with that all by themselves-true fully ???NO ONE!
Isn't funny how at times we are forced to change? When lessons have to be learned and it is time to learn them. I believe that things come about for a reason. Maybe we have become too settled in our life? Not going to grow when we are firmly planted.
How do we deal with change. Oh sometimes kicking and screaming. I know I did. But it all seems to work. And then some change comes about on free will. The kind that you have been preparing for. But in all the preparation time, there are those things that you just can't seem to see coming. It all looks like it will fit until it all actually arrives. Then where do you put it? Places seem to become cramped and filled. Time to reevaluated the needs and wants.
All members of family are gone this weekend-cool time to shop. Was excited to go out and see what I have been missing. I was quickly disappointed. I have the time. I have some money but all I ran across just didn't seem to fill the need. I am ruined for life. Shopping just isn't what I need. Good and bad at the same time. How many shoes does one need?
In my preparing for the additions to the family and going thru all my "stuff", I have found that I really don't need much. That is a good realization. I can understand the way of older folks now, if they need it -they buy it. And really isn't that how it should be?
Stuff is stuff. I think Joe put it so well when he said that the old man only brought a suitcase. How many suit cases do you have?
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I respect your views but would also like to share mine on the subject. I like shiny gadgets. I have fun buying that kind of stuff. I have fun buying things that make my life just a little easier even if it is not a necessity. I enjoy new shoes and cloths and I hope my income continues to increase so I can continue to buy those sort of things. I like taking my family on nice vacations. I have fun making things just because I can. I enjoy the challenges that come with it. DSG
I like DSG's point. I also think it's when stuff is crammed in the corners, not doing anyone a bit of good is when it gets messy! My thoughts are keep the closets cleaned out so there is room, then you know what you have and what you want separated from what you need and you can adjust from there!
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