Following on from last month's post about the Virtuescope, I come to this month's word, which is calm. There is an affirmation that goes with it:"I remain steady in the midst of complexity and sure at times of unease."
It couldn't be more appropriate for this month, as I find myself challenged with demanding deadlines on the workfront combined with moving house! Could I make my life any more complicated? So, I will remember to breathe, and to have faith that everything will work out.
I am quite a contradiction when it comes to calm. People think of me as a very calm person and I am good in a crisis (I don't freeze up - just get on with things) and yet I jump out of my skin very easily (!) It is a little embarrassing - as I scream when the doorbell goes sometimes, scaring off the postman. Someone told me it was a signature for phosphorus - and that kind of makes sense.
Are you a calm person? Is your life calm - or could it be calmer? Are you good in a crsis?
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May all your days be calm and serene
Love Jeanne
I am a contradiction to myself. I AM calm in an emergency. Unless it involves the blood of my children (grandchildren). Anybody elses blood...I'm good. I am good with deadlines. I have even almost brought my procrastination under control. I am a serious person.
But no one would call me calm. I am impatient with imperfection, though I am bringing that under control also. But I CAN get too animated when things are not done the way I think they should be. (I am somewhat compulsive).
I am a work in progress!
Carol: 'I am a work in progress' - like it! So am I!
Jeanne - Thankyou. I appreciate your visits.
This: "I remain steady in the midst of complexity and sure at times of unease."
I needed this. Thank you.
The universe always lends a guiding hand to help us along the way and CALM is obviously just the word you need this month Stoneweaver! So ALL I think you will have to do is breathe and it will be December before you have time to stress out!
I feel I am a total contradiction as well when it comes to calm. Mostly I lead a very calm life and feel I react very well in a crisis but every so often I snap without meaning to. It’s completely bewildering and there’s a part of me that’s still immersed in the logic, insisting I should calm down.
But it has taught me, in times of severe emotional reaction, to simply excuse myself and go somewhere to calm down.
Carol is spot on about being a "work in progress".
"I am a work in progress, dressed in the fabric of a world unfolding, offering me intricate patterns of questions, rhythms that never come clean, and strengths that you still haven't seen." --Ani DiFranco
So here's to finding calm in the chaos my dear friend.
Big hugs
Peggy xxx
I'm learning to be more calm. I could certainly choose to do less things to help keep me calm. Thanks for the reminder.
such a wonderful message.
I think I am calm like you and also jump out of my skin when someone sneaks up on me. Do you mean we need more phosphorus? Wishing you grace with all you are doing!
Stoneweaver, what a great post! As so many have already said, I am a contradiction too. Sometimes I am eerily calm in an emergency and then completely fall apart when its over. Other times i freeze. Other times I flake out. We never know which me will surface! However, I am pretty calm most of the time now....it did not used to be that way. Until I found my center, learned how to stay grounded, and figured out most everything is just not that important! Age helps too! One good thing about getting older! xo
I'm calm; if I remember to breathe and that "this too shall pass". Actually, like yourself, I handle pressure situations (usually) in a calm efficient way. At work when we've had disaster drills and unscheduled "emergencies" (like power outages and snow emergencies) I'm able to keep calm, organize people, and take control if necessary. Good Luck with the move and work... Breathe... and remember... This too shall pass... Happy November! or maybe I should say,.... Calm November.... Breathe... Blessings to you and yours. Love and Light, Nina P
When I took the new name I did at my blog...She-Who-Lives-with-Ease....I did so to continue to journey more deeply into inner calm. I, too, startle easily and sleep lightly, prone to anxiousness. So one of my deepest desires and intentions for myself is calm. We are kindred...Blessings on the move.
Thanks for the insights into calm. I have to admit that I 'lost it' yesterday (!) It was over a work issue where my employer was expecting me to do two things at once in an impossible timespan. I came close to meltdown - but averted it.
And to add to my 'challenges' this month is that we had the wall of our garden tagged (graffiti) and hubby's bike was stolen from a work lock-up.
Stay calm....stay calm....
hmm. i like your buff refusal of tags - very cool! sorry been missing for a while with my old blog (lights out for darker skies) but i'm back with a new blog. it's very nerdy though! anyway check it out - sounds like NZ is really working out for you both; katie says is hoping to come visit you soon, lucky her! i'm afraid she might not want to come back!!
Hope all is unfolding nicely for you! Good luck with challenges, it sounds like all will be well for you!
you sound like my best friend...she screams at the drop of a hat and is always startled, but keeps her head in a crisis
I am more of a steady as she goes type of girl. Sound boring? Yep thats me!
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