FRENCH WORD-A-DAY

Kristi-What an honest and heartfelt post. Hopefully you know how many of us feel those same feelings, for whatever reason. And thank you for the reminder that we can turn it all over to the One in charge. This life is beautiful in so many ways and it’s up to us to find it.

Thank you for the honest reflection! As a teacher, I find this sentence to be of strange comfort: “Though September is a little trépidant, what with la rentrée, there is nothing particularly stressful going on in my life.” Appreciate also your prayer. Reminds me of the serenity prayer.

Just saw this quote the other day… Very fitting for you dear friend!

“Anxiety is literally just conspiracy theories about yourself”

Love & hugs to you & yours!

What a nice ending - Philippians 4:6-7. Relevant in my life currently - no other way to go!

Kristi, did you take the final photo accompanying the words about Morocco? The image is beautiful.

Ok....I see from the above comments I am going to be the one who is taking a different approach. Stop beating yourself and thinking you are "less than" because you didn't do or think of something differently. Try to drain your mind of all negative thoughts and tell yourself "I am going to enjoy the day" Not all days will be perfect or even close, but take each for what they are and wrap yourself around them. So Izzy peed....dogs do that If you had some drinking water on you for your walk you could have poured some on it,, but you didn't and it isn't the end of the world. Our days here are not forever, so take advantage of each one you have. Hugs

Dear Kristi,
Maybe the lesson was to put on a floppy hat and play with Izzy in the water rather than have your morning walk be a point of achievement. Perhaps viewing those times play would achieve even better health benefits?
xxx,
Karen

Perhaps one of your strengths as a blog writer is that you have critical thinking. But sometimes being critical can cause anxiety, especially if the criticism is self-directed. A trick that works for some (and me, at times) is to ask yourself what you might be feeling anxious about. Sometimes, a seemingly unrelated work pops into mind, which may be a clue.
As for me, I enjoy reading your blog for the very reason you named it originally: a French word a day. I still enjoy the small bits of French vocabulary that you include, regardless of topic.
My interpretation of your "vision" was that you were the woman in the water pushing your pocket beagle about. Perhaps you have been feeling a little "at sea" (Yes, a bad pun, but maybe a clue of sorts). Your blog has always suggested (to me, at least) that you do best when you feel a sense of purpose and direction. Pick something!

Dear, dear Kristi, My guess is that it is hormonale. Once you get past it, you too will feel as free as a bird once you become d'un certain age....Trust me! Been there, done that!...Older is better! Meanwhile, just try to ride it out. There will be joyful little signs everywhere, like the doggie on the raft. With much love, Eileen

Chère Kristi, thank you so much for your post today. I'm praying for God to give you His peace. Psalm 90:14 is one of my favorite verses from the Bible. It helps me to refocus and I hope it will do the same for you. " Satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days." His unfailing love for me is what I cling to every day. God's blessings to you and your family.

Chère Kristi, thank you so much for your post today. I'm praying for God to give you His peace. Psalm 90:14 is one of my favorite verses from the Bible. It helps me to refocus and I hope it will do the same for you. " Satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days." His unfailing love for me is what I cling to every day. God's blessings to you and your family.

Hi Kristi. I don't post very often, but I am a long-time loyal reader and will continue to be no matter what. I never get tired of your posts and love the wide range of topics you muse about -- including those self-reflective ones. We all go through periods of worry, doubt and anxiety (what I also like to call 'awfulizing') -- it is just part of the human experience. Sending hugs and gratitude from Colorado.

This is late - do you read them after the day has passed? Really does not matter I am going to say it anyway. I will not leave your blog no matter what you write about because your life and experiences while unique to you and your family, include many universal experiences and we all relate in some way. Just read a book by a man who was diagnosed with polio at 9 months - yes months. And he is now in his 60's and has lived a meaningful life with his wife of many years. If he can do it - we can all do it. Life is a gift and you have it - It took a while but every morning I chose happy and grateful. You are much smarter than I am so I know you can do it as well. You are not alone with these kinds of days. Hugs.

This post resonates with so many. The world itself has become more and more unpredictable, it has become hard to put plans in place in so many venues. With a project or problem, I am often now stuck "do I turn right or do I turn left?" when a decade ago I would have just moved whatever it is forward. And I hate to put this in writing, but it becomes harder and harder to have plans and goals in place and have others help & respect them once a woman is over 50. The world does not respect older type women who still have goals. I had a dear friend in my horse show world say that when one is an older woman, unless you come with a lot of money to throw at things, people just don't care as much as when you are young with aspirations. So know you are not alone. 6000 miles away, in a different scenario, the same feelings and thoughts are alive and well and interrupting many starry nights.