Peacefully Chaotic

“And I learned what is obvious to a child. That life is simply a collection of little lives, each lived one day at a time. That each day should be spent finding beauty in flowers and poetry and talking to animals. That a day spent with dreaming and sunsets and refreshing breezes cannot be bettered. But most of all, I learned that life is about sitting on benches next to ancient creeks with my hand on her knee and sometimes, on good days, for falling in love.” ― Nicholas Sparks

This is my first post of the year.I haven't done a Thoughts for Thurday in quite a while.I think it's a good place to start. I've been thinking a lot about my life lately.What I've done and foremost on my mind,what I haven't done and have yet to do. Most times I'm down on myself for not having reached my full potential...It feels like I haven't accomplished much  of anything.However there are other times when I think I am exactly where I should be,because there are  lessons to be learned..For example ,I have always felt that I was put on this Earth to help other.It's my calling,it's in my blood,it's what drives me.Only when I am doing something for someone else do I feel complete.I need to make a difference.I believe I do.Perhaps not in big ways,but in small ways that mean a lot to someone . That is why I love my job as a medical assistant.It gives me the opportunity to show compassion and caring .In the practice I work for we see our patients...

      “ I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom. ” As I was riding on the bus headed for home , I was thinking about a conversation I had with my co worker today. We were talking about spending time alone.She enjoys being alone with herself and so do I. I hear people complain about being alone or being at home & how bored they get.I have to say , I never   very rarely get bored.There is always something I want to do.There are books ,crafts,journals ,blogs... so much to keep me occupied for hours & hours!Ofcourse ther are always things to be done around the house as well!I don't like not doing anything....ever.I must have a book or something else to do.I often wonder why that is? Maybe I'm over analyzing it.I just really enjoy the creative process. I take my crochet or sewing with me when I go out.Today I took my crochet project with me on the bus .I can do that with out becoming dizzy or nauseated which is the the case when I ...

I was doing a little blog hopping and found an inspirational video on Java's never growing old  blog. Seems like there are times when you receive comfort from unexpected places.I am sharing the video and hope it will help someone else feel good.