Phew the past couple weeks have been a whirlwind and I apologize for being absent here. As many of you know, I've expanded my job scope to include interim Chief Nursing Officer, so have been very busy on a steep learning curve but starting to get a bit in the groove. I'm finding that I really like it as I'm learning new things every day. Sadly, my knitting has suffered but as I get better at the new job, I'll have more mental capacity to knit. :)
What I have found though in all this business, is that I've not been nearly as mindful as I'd like to be. My mind's been pulled in a multitude of directions and I've been thinking what I have to do next instead of focusing on what's in front of me. Hence, I haven't felt as productive or as serene as I'd like to be. So back to meditation and knitting as it really helps keep me focused on the present moment.
Ughh! What kind of example am I setting, if I can't follow my own advice during times of stress so I'm making a concerted effort to make the time to breathe and knit everyday even if just for a few minutes. I can feel the calm come over me during these brief moments and I remember why I need this in my life just like sleep, air, food, and ... coffee!
It's all too easy to get caught up in putting out fires then falling exhausted into bed and right back at it the next day. But, making the conscious decision to take a moment to just be there, listening authentically to the person in front of you, taking one issue at a time is possible and most definitely preferable not only to you but the person who needs your attention right then.
So...just remember to B R E A T H E...and KNIT!
