woensdag 18 juni 2014

Five years, one year

The amount of stuff that can happen in five years is ridiculous. Life surprised me with waves of happiness and tragedy. Experiences that helped me grow into the person I am today. I am thankfull, but also a bit melancholic when I look back. When confronted with hard times, like my dad getting really sick again (thank God he is doing much better now) I slipped into survival mode, such a useful mechanism, but it didn't leave much room for playfull creativity. Now the survival mode is no longer usefull, which makes me wonder: where will I be five years from now? I believe the answer to that question is not as randomn as it may feel at times, but lies in my daily routine (as I have learned from J. Maxwell, T.Foy and my own experience). Two years ago I felt overwhelmed by my schedule, my stuff and my plans. Simplifying my life a little every day completely changed that. I find comfort and courage in that fact. I already know I will grow in certain areas because I made a habit of educating myself a little every day in the subjects that matter to me. I don't know what life will bring, I only know I will continue to make every day count.


11 opmerkingen:

  1. I believe in you. And oh, how smart this is: " a habit of educating myself a little every day in the subjects that matter"
    I should try the same!

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  2. There are two words I love, simplifying and day by day. I am with you in that. Trying to enjoy simple things and living today.

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  3. What an amazing portrait!!! Hello gorgeous ;-)

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  4. This is a beautiful post! And you ar beautiful too!

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  5. images suit the words well. and what words! n♥

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  6. ja meissie ik ben trots op je en zal ik ook zijn de komende 5 jaar!

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  7. it's nice to simplify life a bit....makes it a bit easier to handle with difficult periods and happy periods will be more joyful, well that's how i experience that!

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  8. Yes, we have to continue to make every day count.

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  9. So beautifully expressed. And your photos are gorgeous, especially with your words I can feel both your inner and outer beauty shine. All the best wishes for your dad`s health. ♡
    PS thank you for your comment on my post this week, I was happy to read what you wrote

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  10. it's interesting how creativity and discipline go hand in hand. beautifully written as always.

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  11. Lijkt me het mooiste en best bruikbare voornemen dat je maar hebben kunt.

    Misschien maar niet te veel vooruit denken? 5 jaar zal voorbijvliegen, maar er staat óók zoveel te gebeuren in die periode... Voor mij werkt dat soms overweldigend. Dan inderdaad liever stap voor stap verder zwieren! :-)
    Heel veel succes en geluk met je plannen!

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