No, I'm not going to stop blogging or give up reading blogs and staying in touch with all of you. That's a good thing and not one I want to change. However, I do need a hiatus of sorts to detach myself from this computer on my desk. My plan is to "disappear" for the month of December which will, hopefully, give me some extra time to revamp, reorganize, take the time to find out what's really important to me and boot out the door some habits (the bad ones, of course) I've fallen into without even realizing it.
Yeah, I know, the weeks before the holidays might not be the best time for me to spend hours each day (ha!) in a meditative position on the floor (which I actually won't be doing as I've never been able to sit cross-legged), but I've been yammering about needing these winter months for myself for a while now. (Look out, Papa Pea, your "keep-plodding-along-in-her-same-old-rut" wife may actually be making some changes!)
No sense getting stuck in the past: "But I've always done it this way." Or living in the future: "I'll make the changes when I have time." I'm gonna do what I need to do now, busy holiday season looming on the horizon or not.
Life is short. We only have so many hours in a day. (No surprise there, eh?) I am blessed with so many advantages in my life, excellent health, a loving family, friends and an enticing list of "wanna-dos."
Bottom line, I'm going to carve out time to take an objective look (wish me the strength and fortitude to do so) at my daily routines and habits with the thought of making some changes.
We all know how quickly these weeks of December before the holidays go by. There may be a silence (((crickets))) on my blog, but I'll be back before you know it.
May your holidays be filled with
the joy of living and the
love of giving!
oh Mama Pea -- seasons blessings to you and yours ... find yourself and enjoy the process ... in this crazy world -- self and family are always first ...
ReplyDeleteI totally understand as I have been wanting to do the same thing. If we don't see you again until the New Year I want to wish you & Papa Pea & daughter (plus Gilligan) a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see this as I was just about to ask after your health since you haven't been blogging with your usual zest. And yes this the pot calling the kettle . . .
ReplyDeletePerhaps the new year will give us both a boot in the bum to press on in an organized fashion.
Merry Christmas to all a good night!,🎅🤶
Enjoy every moment, and may the next month bring joy and blessings!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your vacation! Yes, blogging and blog reading do take a lot of time. They are great activities and resources, but life can't revolve around them. Looking forward to seeing your productivity streak next year.
ReplyDeleteBe brave, Mama Pea! You CAN do it! Drown out the Chorus, if you catch my drift. Love to you and all the Peas.
ReplyDeleteDo what's right for you. Be proud of accomplishing other things, new things, unfinished things. A change is as good as a rest. End it all with a very, merry Christmas! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteWe will miss you and we will look forward to your coming back. We all need that down time to refocus. Take care of you and God Bless. Merry Christmas to you and papa pea and family.
ReplyDeleteI totally get where you are at. Totally. Blessings of the season to you and yours and we shall see you on the flip side!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a very wise woman and I applaud what you are speaking of here. So enjoy your time and I look forward to 'seeing' you when you return. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteMama Pea, you are such a sweet person. That has nothing to do with your post, lol...just wanted to say it!
ReplyDeleteI think it's VERY important to take a step back and recharge once in a while. Sometimes it takes many years to do that, not saying it will take you that long, but as long as it takes is as long as we need. A break from blogging at this time of year is really something most of us need, but we feel we still want to connect. At least that's how I feel. I don't find I have nearly as much time as I want, due to circumstances out of my control...or maybe that I allowed? (canine-related I'm speaking of)
I've accepted my life will be kind of chaotic for the next 7 months now, but I'm SO looking forward to that recharge. Go out into nature and just listen, look and be open to anything that comes to mind. I do a lot of my thinking and self-evaluation that way.
I wish you and Papa Pea and Chicken Mama and Gilligan all a GREAT festive and loving holiday!!! I can't wait to read more when you have things in better order! Hugs!!
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ReplyDeleteI have no idea how I missed this post. See ya' when you get back. It does sound like a good idea, as I watch the minutes pass way too fast this month.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your step away MP. I am still enjoying mine (after 6 months!). I've been thinking of starting back up with my blog. Maybe.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Mama Pea! I know more than I want about those breaks. Enjoy yours. I'm hoping I'm back from mine before you're back from yours.
ReplyDeleteThats an excellent idea and I may do the same in the New Year. Merry khristmas to you all. I have keyboard failure, btw.x
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's taken me this long to get over here. I need to put you on my sidebar as I have been following you for awhile. I hope your respite gives you what you need and Happy Holidays to to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteMama Pea,
ReplyDeleteI hope both you and Papa Pea had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Living life to its fullest is what we all should be doing, along with re-evaluating and prioritizing chores aand events. I look forward to reading your goals for 2018.
Sending hugs and live your way.
Sandy
Good for you taking care of yourself! Hope all is well... Happy New Year
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