This is a quiet week, perhaps the quietest of the year, and for that I am grateful.Nothing much happens in my local world during the last week of the year and that's fine with me.
Back in my reporting days it was almost too quiet. We still had a newspaper to fill though reviewing the year went a long way.
The down side of fresh news is the kind of thing that it might be. No one wants that at any time, least of all during the festive season.
I tend to find this slow time a good time to reflect on what has happened, to think about the possibilities in the future, and to remind myself that my life is good even during those moments when I am convinced otherwise.
Reflection is good. It reminds me of where I've been, what I've done, and what I can do about it if I so choose.
I am glad for the time to think no matter what it brings.
17 comments:
you had me at quiet week.
My inlaws are here and uh um well eeeeeeeeeem I am grateful for that?
:)
It is quiet here, too. I have to go back to work today, and I'm wondering if it will be quiet there, too..... sorta kinda hope not....
Well, Miz, every time I think about in-laws I remind myself that husband wouldn't exist without them.
Good luck with the visit.
dfBag Lady, I hope your day goes well.
It has been a quiet week for me also and I couldn't be happier.
Glad to hear it, David.
I have always enjoyed this week...doing jigsaw puzzles without any guilty feelings :)
Did somebody say quiet?
The kids' friends just ran through, the phone is ringing, and Sweetie is home for the week, so he will want to play his guitars a lot at "full concert sound."
Add the cats, and you have the recipe for energetic as usual.
The quiet times are good for engaging the mind, Reb. Glad you're enjoying this time.
Messymimi, that sounds positively chaotic.
Every time my neighbor gets out his drum set and starts playing, I am grateful.
I am grateful that he doesn't play the bagpipes.
The quiet between two big days. A necessity for most of us who are no longer party animals.
Hello The Merry, gratitude is where you make it.
Hilary, good point. I always appreciated quiet and I do so even more now.
I appreciate quiet whenever and where ever I can find it. This is a great week. Less traffic, fewer social gathering, time to just be.
Thanks for the reminder.
Terrie
Me, too. Quiet is good. Slowing down is important.
Enjoy the easier pace, df Terrie. And a very happy New Year to you.
Slow reflective time is indeed something to be grateful for!
Thank you, Crabby.
I think about the same sorts of things during this week. It usually culminates on New Years Eve where we have fundue and talk about what worked, what didn't, and what do we want to see happen in the next year. Reflection is good.
Sounds like a good way to ring in the new, Nancy.
Happy New Year.
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