Originally published March 23, 2009

Shush, woman daydreaming.

Sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits. ~Satchel Paige.

I still, after all these years, tend to feel guilty for my strong requirement for time alone to do nothing other than daydream. The world worships goals and productivity. One does not see books with titles such as “7 Habits of Highly Inefficient Daydreamers.”

“I was so busy today,” seems to be the modern, and expected refrain. This is perfectly acceptable, however, to say, “You know I chose not to do anything or to see anyone today, I did not even answer my phone,” is taken as highly unusual, if not suspect.

One day last week, I realized I was angry. In the way I have learned to deal with this, I asked myself, “Honey, what’s going on with you?”

The whisper came: “Doing too much. Time to relax and rest.”

Ah. I had been trying to keep up with the ‘Jones’ in many areas, losing myself in the process. Time to get back to me. Time to refill the well, as it is known in writer talk.

He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities. ~Benjamin Franklin.

It is an art to be cultivated, this resting. Not sleeping, which I very often have done because it seems productive, and an unobtrusive way to hide. But to simply allow the soul to rest, to daydream and simply be is what is needed. It is amazing how simply sitting still for five minutes can sometimes be the most difficult thing, yet the most refreshing. Just sit with no agenda. No well-meaning prayer, no purposeful meditation, no paper and pen to write or plan.

For thus says the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel: “ In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” ~Isaiah 30:15

Cat on the lap and cup of tea do seem to to encourage daydreaming.

Enjoy some daydreaming today.

Blessings,
CurtissAnn

Watch your thoughts; they become your words.

Watch your words; they become your actions.

Watch your actions; they become your habits.

Watch your habits; they become your character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

Everything starts with a thought, and then comes a word.

Last night I had one of those quick little thought conversations that often goes unnoticed, but this time I noticed. This year we are moving to our dream home. Oh, gosh, I hope so. Dare to believe. Just say it. Oh, it’ll sound silly. So what?

So, I said to DH: “This year we are moving to our dream home.” He replied, “How do you know that?” And I said, “I just know.”

Of course the doubting thought is there, only to very quickly remind me: You do not know. You’ll feel foolish, if it doesn’t happen.

True enough, I do not know, but I have high hopes. The move to the house of my dreams is on The List, after all.

The thing about thoughts is that they are a choice. Many will present themselves, as they did in that quick, silent inner conversation. The choice is mine. The thoughts which I choose eventually become my life. It is up to me to choose those thoughts that serve me, that nurture and contribute to an abundant and healthy life. It is said that if a farmer is praying for rain, then he had better walk around with an umbrella. If I want something in my life, if I am praying for something, then I had better support that desire with thought and words.

Dear God, today I choose to speak positive words of those things I want to be. I leave the outcome in your hands. Thank You! Amen.