“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” ~ George Lucas
I have been neglecting myself lately. And my 24-hour period of sleep last week was a glaring reminder that I must slow down and begin to put my needs ahead of everyone else’s needs. I am still fending off the same cold that knocked me down last week and I am hoping after two consecutive days off that my body will begin to heal itself.
My physical condition withstanding, I have also realized how many things I have put on the back burner over the last few months. My blog posts have been suffering. My blog reading has been non-existent. And the things I love doing, like making soup or reading a book, have been put on a shelf and left to collect dust.
But today, that momentum has shifted. I am making myself a “vision board” so I can focus on the things I want to do for myself. I have sketched and decided on a design that I am going to have tattooed on my wrist. I have been thinking about it for a while but have finally given myself permission to take that leap.
The infinity symbol is a message of empowerment – anything is possible. Carpe Diem is, not only my email address but, my mantra – seize the day, something I have been failing to do recently. The butterfly represents my mother and the owl represents my father. It is a perfect blend of all the things that have the most power over the person I am each day and the person I want to continue being.
On day one of my two days off, I currently have two different pots of soup simmering on the stove, the ingredients for a killer Chili in the fridge and my fingers are flying over the keyboard as I type this post. I feel like I am finding myself again. I feel happy knowing I have begun to assimilate to the creature I enjoy being. And I feel the most elation by knowing that I have retrained my focus and begun to put myself first.
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Thanks for such an uplifting post. I am mesmerized by your tattoo design!
Thank you very much!
I am feeling happier now, thanks for such a great post and spreading your joy and tres cool tattoo design. Peace, Harlon
Thanks Harlon!
I’m glad you are focusing on yourself. I’ve been inundated with have-to-do’s for so long, it’s frustrating to feel like every day is jam packed but so empty at the same time. It seems life is to short to live it that way. I’m not really into tattoos but I have to say your design is beautiful, as is the meaning behind it.
Thanks Janna. Hope you get some down time soon too.
I don’t understand why people get tattoos, but I do understand why you would want such a reminder.
Get healthy and enjoy your soup.
Thanks Mike. I always wondered about tattoos as well but until now I never had anything that would carry the same message for the rest of my life. Hope you are well. 🙂
I love the tattoo design – it’s awesome 😉 And I’m so glad you’re getting your energy back. YAY 😀
Thank you so much. I can’t believe how much more I feel like myself again after just two days spent doing what I love. 🙂
Love the tat design! I got one on my wrist when I turned 60 – wish I’d done it when I was younger, but glad I have it…have a xanax before you go…it will relax you!
Thanks for the tip. I’m pretty good with pain tolerance but I’m sure I will be nervous. I’m looking forward to it.
What did you get on your wrist?
Nothing so dramatic as yours – I got the letter T for my partner Teresa. The tattoo artist made it quite elaborate and beautiful, but he did ask me if I was sure I wanted to get one…I thought he didn’t have many old women customers!! 🙂