Why do people think that a self help book will solve their problems. It doesn't solve them. It may only give one ideas to incorporate into their own lives. It's kind of like the misnomer that losing weight will make your life all better.
Speaking of dieting. My cats need to lose some weight. Poor Claire is a fatty cat. If I can be disciplined enough to keep it up, I will make them work for their food. This morning I sat and tossed some so they had to chase it. It was actually kind of fun. I never fail to get a kick out of watching them slide on the hardwood floor. I kept it up until you could tell that they were breathing a little harder. So do you think Devin will do that for me?
A book I'm reading talks about the concept of "Being Gretchen". I got to thinking about that. What would "Being Jill" mean? Interesting to think about isn't it? What do I really enjoy? What is in keeping with being true to myself? How many times do I think I should (fill in the blank) just because that is in keeping with who I would like to be?
While thinking about "Being Jill", I was thinking about moments that brought me great pleasure. I love the beach. I love going each year on Spring Break and kicking back with friends. It's like time stops. The sun, the surf, the sounds. One moment that comes to mind is 3 years ago, early in the morning, Max and I walking on the beach before everyone else was awake. Six year old Max was walking in front of me, the sun had just fully risen, and he was running along in front of me. We were alone on the beach and his footsteps were the only ones on the sand. I was filled with love for this little guy, for the beauty of the horizon and for the utter peace with which I was experiencing. A moment that can not be repeated. It was perfect because I was truly "Being Jill". Enjoying something that really made me happy.
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." Unknown
