Tuesday, April 26, 2011

This Too Shall Pass

Limbo is a hard place to be......between the weather, the carpenter's schedule and ours.....construction is hanging in various stages on each of the three projects. I try not to look at the house, the barn, the yard, the garden, the flowers, the creative space anymore. When I notice my surroundings, I feel the anxiety and then I have to really practice what I teach.......BREATHE!

I can take life in the fast lane, but limbo......I know this is all a lesson for me, and I am kicking and screaming as I am being taught. This too shall pass. But the uncertainty of it all seems to be filtering down into all areas of my life, I am floundering on everything. Grasping to complete simple projects and struggling with daily routines.

Several years ago, we did a remodeling project and it was stressful, but not like this. We hit that project hard and heavy, worked til we dropped and then it was over. Everything seems out of balance and the harder I try to balance the worse it becomes.

So tonight has become a night of reflection, some remorse, and a few moments of panic. But life is about balance, and when one part of your life is out of balance, sooner or later everything begins to shift.....that is what I feel tonight. This too shall pass.

A hot cup of tea, a good night's sleep, the courage to let go......and faith to know, this too shall pass. Good night Sweet dreams.



6 comments:

  1. I certainly don't envy you, with all that you have going on right now, Jilda! You were very brave, taking on three projects at once. I had upheaval of any kind in the home, so I would be feeling exactly like you right now! But I so like the comment "this too shall pass". Just think how wonderful it will all be when everything is completed!

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  2. I love the glimmer of hope that you never let go of. Hang in there and as you say it shall pass. Hope you feel refreshed after a good nights rest.

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  3. Good wishes my friend that this is finished soon. I hope that you had a restful night.

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  4. I love that saying, my grandmother has been telling me that since I was a teenager. And it shall Jilda, just breathe. :)
    Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

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  5. Since going through menopause I have OFTEN had this problem. My husband gave me some great advice. Pick ONE thing and work at it. Than the next. It works rather well when I am feeling overwhelmed and scattered!! Good Luck Jilda!
    Love Di ♥

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  6. Jilda,
    Please let us know you are okay. Worried about my southern friends.
    Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

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