monday

Monday. A new week. A new beginning. After so much emotional stress last week and an unforeseen incident that left us reeling, I am ready for a new start. A fresh new mindset in which to slough off last week's insanity. Life is hard. That is the first rule of Buddhism. No, I'm not a Buddhist or devout church goer or new age crystal bearing hippie, but I am spiritual and take solace where I find it whether that be any of the aforementioned. Buddha had it right. Life is also beautiful. When I awoke today to the cool misty morning I felt re-energized as if someone had plugged me in and charged me while I slept. I am determined to move forward no matter how many of life's fun little challenges are thrown my way this week. After dropping the little man at school, I had my girlfriend come get me and we started the day with some thrifting and breakfast. Driving around, getting stuck in endless construction, we laughed and talked about nothing. As the sun rose higher, so did my spirits. Determined to face down my evil procrastination demons today, I made endless phone calls, mailed bills, filed late taxes, scheduled with my therapist, and took control. The water called yet I ignored it's siren sound in order to tackle what I left ignored all summer. Today I enjoyed the peace and quiet of my home and the breeze through the screens. Instead of focusing on all the work and demo about to take place I let it's happy colors and clean rooms soothe me.  I went to Target and bought a new book, temporarily resisting the urge to dive in so I can get some laundry done. Dishes to do, clothes to pick up, dinner to be made, child to bathe, all these chores I welcome with open arms on this sunny Monday. Today my solace comes not from any deity, but in the simple tasks that complete our everyday life. Writing to you my dear readers also clears the mind as I've stated numerous times. All day I've had itchy fingers aching to sit down and type on this old lap top. Once again writing has helped settle my crazy brain. My post simple, my mind clear. I am leaving the heavy stuff behind on this beautiful beginning of the week day. Yes, life is hard, but on any given Monday we are offered a chance to wipe the slate clean. Good evening world.