December 12, 2014

New Grooves


I like routine. I find comfort in my morning meditation, Friday yoga class, nightly hot tub, and Saturday farmer's market. Routine is soothing. And it's also rut-making. Mark likes to try new things and he easily goes with the flow. I often resist. Yet the resistance sends a veiled message: don't assume, try something new, just show up.

 When I take a fresh path, even the slightest veer, it's always worthwhile. My experience changes and my mood shifts. Sometimes I resist the entire time, yet I emerge differently. I see life in a new way. Old ruts can indeed become new grooves.

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  1. KatieDecember 13, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    I used to be a creature of habit. I mean, I'd get in a tizzy if I had to postpone my laundry day to the next. But I think with growing older and realizing that the world won't stop if I have to change Laundry Days, well, it's a lot more relaxed around here now. ; )

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    1. Joy JordanDecember 15, 2014 at 2:14 PM

      i understand, katie. it's not just the routine, but it's the tizzy part, the adjustment to change. the fewer tizzies (i love that word), the more peace. :)

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  2. CathyDecember 15, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    Sometimes my love of routine gets in the way of enjoying others, getting out, or just trying something new. I am working on this, getting better in some ways and worse in others....

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    1. Joy JordanDecember 15, 2014 at 2:15 PM

      that's interesting, cathy: "better in some ways and worse in others." maybe that's actually the balance you need?

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  3. michelle gdDecember 16, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    i need reminders to veer a little now and then. and, as you said, always worthwhile...

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