Me, too *rueful smile*claudia_yvrJanuary 13 2003, 04:22:20 UTC
I think that's why this trip I'm on right now has been such a godsend. When I'm travelling I'm using all five senses, I am constantly reminded there are very different and effective approaches to life, and I am forced to live in the moment. Most importantly, I have to loosen up because almost everything is a leap of faith, as there is a limit to how much can be planned.
It's exhausting, but exhilerating. And I'm also relearning how to be good to myself, cut myself some slack. For example, today I was too tired to rise to the chaos that is Bangkok, so I treated myself to a two-hour massage. Here they're only B350, which is the equivalent of about three Starbuck's cafe mochas.
I don't really have any resolutions for 2003 as such. Well, except to appreciate what I have and to quit spending so much time bemoaning what I don't. Harder said than done, of course! The biggie is to take better care of my body and to enjoy it, regardless of the fact that it's far from perfect.
So, hats off to all of us who struggle to find ourselves amidst all the crazy expections, whether they be society's or our own.
Re: Me, too *rueful smile*lounge_lilyJanuary 13 2003, 16:30:45 UTC
I find travelling to be truly freeing. An opportunity to be myself, or at least who I think I want to be. The trick is trying to hold on to that sense of knowing once you're back surrounded by people who may know you but not recognise you. If that makes any sense at all.
Re: Me, too *rueful smile*claudia_yvrJanuary 13 2003, 22:12:54 UTC
Yup, that makes all the sense in the world! BTW, I sent your postcard off from Thailand about a week ago, so you should get it in the next two or three weeks (their post is not the most efficient, LOL) :-)
It's exhausting, but exhilerating. And I'm also relearning how to be good to myself, cut myself some slack. For example, today I was too tired to rise to the chaos that is Bangkok, so I treated myself to a two-hour massage. Here they're only B350, which is the equivalent of about three Starbuck's cafe mochas.
I don't really have any resolutions for 2003 as such. Well, except to appreciate what I have and to quit spending so much time bemoaning what I don't. Harder said than done, of course! The biggie is to take better care of my body and to enjoy it, regardless of the fact that it's far from perfect.
So, hats off to all of us who struggle to find ourselves amidst all the crazy expections, whether they be society's or our own.
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