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I had a bit of an epiphany this morning…lets start at the begining, I brought out me old firend the Sacred Journey Journal and the corresponding cards. The book is no longer in print- I was sad to learn, but I have a 2011 that I can use as a guide book and just write in another journal. I started with the spiral spread this could be done with tarot cards) but I like the simplicity of the sacred journey cards. I started this Saturday morning, then life kind of erupted in my face and that set the pace for the day.

I was able to finish the write up of the cards laid yesterday, and I have realized that I have no goals set, no long term plan, no short term plan, just a bunch of things I would like to do. That is fine for some folks, those that fly by the seat of their pants, I do not finction well with that method. I like a goal, a plan and set steps to achieve that goal, with many plan B options built in place. I do not have that in my life right now.

Many of the TO DO lists rely on the imput and contribution of other people. I can not control their time line, their actions or contributions. I can only control mine. That creates a layer of stress / anxiety for me. An example, the kitchen remodel that started months ago. The final demo can not be done until the “new” (refurbished cast iron sink) is ready to install. I am not the one working that project, I can not control the person that has that task. I can not move forward until that is ready to go. Project stalled, I live with a half kitchen. This would be fine if I lived a lifestyle that ivnolved eating most meals out- I have food allergies and Celiac, that is not a feasible option.

The bullet journal that I am working on is helping manage my to do lists, I am slowly getting the hang of the system. I am learning that there are some things better in print than in e reader format, and I am going to seek this book in print. I will use the Sacred Journey cards for my morning writing, with an evening recap. I am going back to old school books- I will need a better reading light for the bedroom.

Which leads me another portion of the epiphany, electronics (TV, video games, social media) all endless distractions. I am going to reduce the amount of time I spend on the screens. My work day is basaically 8 hours of screen time, that is more than enough for a person. I will be eliminating evening screens.

This blog to become a weekend event. I need to spend more time on my arts, and this needs to be a part of that category. As things change in my life, maybe I can revisit the frequency of the entries, for now, it must be moved to non work days. I had bought a chromebook, thinking that at lunchtime I could write on this blog. As I futher reflect, I need to spend my lunchtime engaged in non screen activities.

So, until Saturday…I am off to walk the beach and meet an old friend for dinner.

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