I stare at you
And wiggle my toes
Willing you to change
With my mind
While my body remains
On the Couch
Softly spreading
Creaking with complaints
I finally get up to walk
To the fridge
for a cold beverage.
Change is thirsty work.
De Jackson hosts the 2019’s first Quadrille Monday at dVerse (#71) with the theme: Change. Another apropos theme for the start of the year. Thank you De Jackson!
As with a lot of people, I posted last week my health goals for the year. So despite the 30 degree weather, I went for a short run by myself while my kids were at their horse riding lessons. It was so cold that my breath never warmed up enough for me to see it, but I did feel pretty bada$$ running in the cold. Like I was a real runner and nothing was going to stop me from a run.
Of course, I am a “real runner” but my recent spate of not prioritizing running has made me feel somewhat of an imposter. I mean, isn’t family supposed to come before running? And what about my passion of writing? What I’m really striving for is balance! Not the sometimes elusive scale balance (holding an ice cream cone in each hand does not a balanced scale make!) but the even more rare, life balance. Where, oh where, is that life balance? Maybe it’s hiding under the running shoes….
©️ iido 2019
Ah, you can only do so much, when you are tired it is important to listen to that, running is a joy for you, kids are too, as well as other family members, pet, a house etc. You are one person, keep something for yourself too to balance your goals. Enjoy is the name of the game.
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Wise words, Hélène! Thank you for the reminder. We only have one life to enjoy. 💐
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I can totally relate to you here…as moms…we can only do so much…i actually have to take a break from writing for almost a month because the holiday break was taking so much of my “mommy powers”…
On the contrary i ADMIRE you for pushing through with your passion to run…i have been wanting to do that but i always end up in the treadmill and around the neighborhood…one day i will run a marathon…lol
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Oh yes! The holidays were touch and go especially with the kids being on break (when are moms on break?). I bet you run or walk a marathon every week! You should get a medal!
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Understandable, balance can be a challenge. What feels right from day to day or week to week can vary and that’s okay.❤️🤗
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Yes…that is ok!! Good reminder! ❤️💐
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😊❤️
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I can see how the first change is getting up off the couch.
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Yes! Of the couch and walking farther than the kitchen!
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Oh, do I feel this! Parenting, running, writing, working…fitting them all in, with joy. Not easy. I loved this piece. So happy you linked up over at the Quadrille! 🙂
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Thank you so much! Looking forward to more of your prompts!
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Did someone just mention balance? Do let me know when you find it, Irma. In the meantime I will try to live for myself. 😉
Lovely verse! 💞
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Thank you! Balance is the unicorn of life…🦄
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Argh! We wil find it, don’t worry. 😉😂
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Ha… it has been the same for me recently… but my excuse is having a cold.
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Oh yes, I’ve heard that “man cold” is very debilitating..😉😁 I hope you are feeling better and finding that balance soon…
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