Frozen Assets

I'm having a hard time being positive and upbeat today. I'm cold. I'm sitting in my living room, six feet from the woodstove and wearing three layers of clothes, but I'm cold. I'm wearing heavy socks and winter boots, but my feet are frozen. I don't think I read the small print about 1900 houses - must remember that, next time.

Also, I'm feeling financially challenged - I paid bills and looked at my budget for the month. Now I'd like to hide until it all goes away.

I guess we all have moments when life just seems to take too much energy. When we want to wrap up in a soft blanket and hide. I know that - in the grand scheme - my problems are very small. The weather will eventually warm, the bank account will recover - and life will go on.

Hmmm....maybe instead of focusing on my icy toes I can remember all my blessings. My wonderful husband, my amazing children, my incredible friends (must remember to buy a thesaurus!)

I no longer measure my imagined worth by the mirror's reflection - or how that reflection differs from the beauty standard of the hour. I've become a fairly good cook - and have the necessary ingredients in the kitchen. I'm finally - FINALLY - using my writing talents on a regular basis.

I am becoming more comfortable expressing my life's purpose - and my dreams are slowly being realized.

I'm on my way.

Even my house, which my mother has threatened to bulldoze, has warmth and charm. It needs much, much, MUCH work - but it has personality and potential - just like me!

Wow - I'm actually smiling. Look at that - I cheered myself up - no chocolate required!

Although chocolate is ALWAYS appreciated! :)

Namaste.