One Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Stay Open to New Experiences

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In the movie Love Jones , the male lead says, "romance is about the possibility of the thing." I agree with that. However, I think that the concept is more universal. life--truly living--is about the possibility of the thing. For a while, I was sleep walking through life, doing what was required without truly embracing it. Recent events have caused me to re-evaluate that and to embrace life and all of its limitless possibilities.   And romance, is about love. Over the past year I have become committed to falling back in love with my life. New relationships have made that love affair possible. And, I don't take them for granted. Creating space for new relationships and making new friends as a single, working mom, and creating space is not easy. But it is necessary. For that reason, I have committed to making new friendships, keeping the old productive ones, and enjoying them all--in the midst of working, parenting, and adulting . I have learned that I have not experien...
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The Best Things in Life are Free...

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I have discovered that I can still experience great pleasure in these recessionary times… Lately, I have realized that the best things in life are free. Below is a list of some of my favorite things…

1. Basking in the sun. It is one of life’s greatest gifts. The sunshine has
the power to heal, energize, and seduce.
2. Gazing at the sky. Even the most skilled artist has yet to capture what I
feel when I gaze at an intense blue sky full of fluffy white clouds.
3. The smell of summer. That indescribably sweet smell— has a way of filling
my soul with hope and wonder.
4. The surprise of the wind. A powerful gust has thrilled me as it threatened
to blow my skirt up.
5. The majesty of Pittsburgh’s rivers. They captivate me every morning as I
drive to work.
6. The luxury of sleep. Napping on a weekend afternoon is a sheer indulgence.
7. A long walk. I have found that it has the power to answer most of my
questions.
8. A heartfelt hug. There have been times when hug like this has resolved my
fears.
9. Pausing. Closing my eyes and breathing deeply has calmed my spirit, even
when followed by a good cry.
10. An animal. The unexpected sight of my neighborhood rabbit has made me
giggle.
11. A long sensual kiss, for its own sake. I have learned that not all kisses
are created equally, some are truly special.
12. A phone call. My heart has leapt at the ring of my phone when someone I
love is on the other end.
13. The right words. Hearing “I love you” has made everything alright.
14. “The look”. Having someone gaze deeply into my eyes has inspired my
confidence.
15. A sunrise. Seeing the sun rise always renews my faith.

Lest you think that I have moved to Utopia. I must confess I still have some challenges at work. I feel some rage when people cut me off while driving. I get annoyed when people bump into me without saying excuse me. I sometimes covet things that I see in magazines, like Christian Louboutin shoes… I lust after the leisure life that I see played out in “Town and Country”. And, I wish that I had a personal assistant…

However, neither the frustrations nor the desires last long because I know the truth. Life’s pleasures are all around waiting to be enjoyed. I have been blessed to experience a lot of them. And, I am filled with the expectancy of experiencing them again.
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Ron said…
Wow. Your list was very inspirational to read. This reminds me of several things that I should learn to incorporate in my busy days.

Thanks for sharing. I'm gonna make it a personal goal to do at 3 of the things on this list. Take care.
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