Making Progress

I spent a good part of yesterday putting together three projects as well as the task analyses for those projects in preparation for Creativity Camp 2026. It was fun to create things to share with others, and I have three more projects to complete to get ready for Camp. I like it when I feel that I have made some progress towards reaching the end of my quests.

Today's quest is to make a difference in the upstairs portion of my home. There is laundry to put away, dishes to wash, carpets to vacuum, and all of that cannot be started until some of the music therapy materials are stacked and sorted. Before all of that can happen, though, I have to go pick up my grocery order and get the food put away. I will also need to eat as I keep moving through my to-do list.

I am feeling kinda jumpy and twitchy today. I don't know why, but my back itches, and I just keep having muscle twinges in my arms. I don't know if this is a reaction to my summer SAD or if I am just overwhelmed and things are manifesting in this way. Who knows at this point? I certainly do not.

My inspiration box has the following quote for today. Sadie Merrill Redfield stated, "Don't be willing to accept an ordinary life."

I am not sure that this resonates with me today. I like my ordinary life, but I also seek more from what I do with it. So, I guess it works on two levels for me right now. I see nothing wrong with wanting to just exist in this world, but I am wired to help others in different ways. I cannot just be in my own little bubble. At some point, I will move out of my post-retirement bubble and look for ways to be around people in a helping capacity again. I know that for certain, but I will need my bubble first.

Time to get hopping.


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