In my dreams I am puttering around barefoot in my beach cottage, arranging multicolored hydrangeas from my yard in beautiful vases and taking leisurely naps on my hammock while birds serenade in the background. Don't we all strive to be barefoot and fancy free? How many days out of the year do we truly spend when we are not in a harried state of mind? Not enough.
It's possible that the only time some people are barefoot and fancy free is one week a year on their vacation, (and even then it takes them a few days into their vacation to begin to unwind and enjoy themselves)! Why are we strung so tight? How can we get back some of the carefree playfulness from our youth?
This past year has been a struggle for me. Emotionally. Physically. Financially. Do I have everything sorted out? No. What has it taught me? It has taught me that perseverance is key to creating the life you wish to live, but it's not going to happen overnight. All worry and no play makes for a miserable existence. Fun doesn't just come knocking at your door, you have to seek and create your own fun. You can worry endlessly and toss and turn all night, or you can choose to believe that you are part of a bigger plan and it's all going to turn out great in the end.
I'm barefoot as I type and I'm fancy free at the moment so I'll take it!
When do you feel the most carefree and playful?
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Love this....you are right....not much of anything just comes knocking on your door....Ive been there, done that, lets make our own fun.....we will have all good things come to us Debby, I just know it:)
ReplyDeleteI needed to hear your words this morning about perseverance...I am tired from emotional and physical stress...so a good word to CARRY ON was needed...thanks Debby!
ReplyDeleteI admire you! just want you to know that!!!
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kb
OK...I'll admit it, I am a worrier...I tend to overthink everything and I'm always looking at the "what if" in every situation!!!! I wish I could let my mind rest sometimes....life would be so much easier!!! Although I am sitting here barefoot at the moment...I'm looking at the clock...it's time to go put my shoes on and head to work!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a great day Debby!!!
Patti
and you did on mine Debby!!! xo, kb
ReplyDeleteHoping that we both can capture more moments like that. Everyone deserves it especially you! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat is the perfect way to look at things, Debby!
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday.
Teresa
xoxo
Debby,
ReplyDeletesuccess always comes to those who dream, but of course, not without fight.
Have a happy week.
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Tereza
You are so right Debby! We've just spent a carefree weekend on the Norfolk coast & it was bliss!!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a lovely Easter break xoxo
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Love how you look at things. Beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteI always imagine myself just as you- barefoot in my backyard among flowers and the ocean. Will I ever get there? It's a goal of mine so I certainly hope so.
ReplyDeleteTaking time to play is so important!! I use to work hard and play equally hard (if not harder at times..lol) but these past few years have been devoted to getting back on my feet and even though we have taken some beautiful trips, I would always feel guilty about being away from therapies, as I knew it a week away would set me back sometimes a month or two.
ReplyDeleteYour post has me thinking ... the next trip I'm going to enjoy it... worrying hasn't made the set backs less. So I will go into not thinking it's going to fine "this time" but being honest and knowing I WILL enjoy the time and deal with the other stuff after. Life is too short not to take a few breaks throughout the year!! Hugs my friend..xo HHL
We have to take our moments as they come and I'm thankful they come. You'll get there my friend just keep holding on and you'll get there.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day!
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Debra~
E' bellissima la prima foto!!!
ReplyDeleteOh me too Debbie, I want exactly that and you are so right I am a complete pain for the first few days of a holiday, I'm so so tightly wound, I would love to change but I'm not sure how to.
ReplyDeleteYou have had a tough year, if you were closer I'd drag you out for cocktails!
I totally agree Debby!
ReplyDeleteI feel the most carefree and playful...at home, with my boys, of course and in my parents house, without fail, every time I get together with my younger sister she makes me laugh to the point of tears, and I fell like a carefree girl again!
Lovely post, like usual!
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About once per month I am lucky enough to try and stay home (during the week) for one full day. It forces me to get all those little odds and ends tied up around the house but it also helps me to relax and unwind. I hope you had a lovely Easter weekend with your children.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder to take a deep breath and smell the roses!
Gorgeous hat!!! xx, The Golden Girls
ReplyDeletelove your dreams and barefoot sounds goooooooood ;-)
ReplyDeleteAFTER WORK is when I feel the most free and playful, and of course the weekends! AND PERSEVERANCE is the key my dear. You are right. And you will make it. Anita
ReplyDeleteI'm a pretty tightly wound person so it's definitely a vacation that makes me barefoot and fancy free! And oh boy, I'd love one right about now :) xo
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