“We begin to find and become ourselves when we notice how we are already found, already truly, entirely, wildly, messily, marvelously who we were born to be.”
Anne Lamott
Well, if it did get above zero yesterday it had to have only lasted for a couple blinks of eye. I heard a handful of people say they saw it, then it was gone. I wasn’t one of them. I took this image just outside my door. It is warmer this morning at -5° but there is no sunshine. And, we are expecting clouds and light snowfall all day and maybe a high of + 7°. It will be a soup kinda day along with reading and journaling.
I like how Anne Lamott does not say that we find and become ourselves but that we begin. This makes it a journey. I never thought about deep questions like that when I was younger, my focus was on things rather than my very nature. But there came a day when questions like who I am and what’s my purpose began popping up on my radar. Thankfully, I can report that for me finding who we were born to be has become quite the adventure. I find it exciting and makes life enjoyable for me. I’ve heard it said that life’s journey is to uncover, discover and discard all that keeps us from becoming who we already are. What a beautiful journey to walk! Thanks for listening and stay warm!
6 Comments
Earl
Burrrrrrrrr! It will be colder than average here this next week, but thankfully, nothing like there. Stay safe and warm.
Monte Stevens
By gosh you are looking at below freezing nights. I think we reached 6° today. We did see some blue sky and sunshine but just for a brief moment. Just like you our next 5 days will be rather cold. Stay warm, my friend.
Faye White
I guess winter has arrived. Expecting cold here this week also. I’m grateful to be retired and able to stay inside where it’s warm. Soup sounds perfect.
Monte Stevens
Winter has arrived full force. Looks like we have at least 2-3 more days of this extreme cold. I saw also in glad to be retired and not have to go to work. I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said, “Yes I’m retired, go around me.” We really do live in a hurry up society. In the soup was good and more of it today.
geri oster
Isn’t Anne Lamott lovely. I was introduced to her by a hospital Chaplin 18 years ago in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We were there for Linda’s mom who was in hospice. The Chaplin was wonderful and a huge comfort for us, as were the books she recommended by Ms. Lamott.
Monte Stevens
What a wonderful story, Geri. I actually saw her here in Fort Collins a few years ago while she was promoting a book. She is outspoken in a positive way, which I admire. I also have a couple of her books. She is one who has planted seeds for me on this path I walk.