For all intents and purposes, winter here in Minnesconsin is winding down (not like it ever wound up, and yes I’m probably inadverdently manifesting blizzard conditions before this month is out), and spring is knocking at the door.
During this transitional period, I’ve been working on the inside. Preparing for working outside.
In addition to working on specific areas to improve my internal life, Mr. NOA and I are working together and individually on the inside of our home. Organizing, cleaning, and slightly re-decorating this joint. All so we are ready, once the temps allow, to work (and play) outside. We have grand plans for our gardens. The hope is that we can improve on our lackluster gardening situation in 2023.
I think what’s so cool about this house (house number 8, if you care to read) is that it has so much potential. I imagine us living here for another 15 years, give or take. If it’s forever I’m good with that too. As we age, however, it’s likely that we’ll want to live in a home without stairs. I am an optimist, but also a realist.
There’s a multitude of home improvements we’d like to do, big and small. With the intention of staying here for a good long time, we have the luxury of doing it all piecemeal. It doesn’t all have to be done by a certain date or even a certain year. It’s as time/money/energy allows.
Of course, life is gonna life, right? Any number of things could happen that would derail our plans. That’s why I think it’s good to continue working internally, on myself. To increase my mental and emotional resilience, to become a better communicater, and a more self-aware person.
I think both inside and outside, I’ve got my work cut out for me.
Now for the song that came to mind as I finished writing this piece. This is such a lovely cover of the classic song from the Byrds and I think you’ll enjoy it too 🙂
Pollyanna's Path 
“Life is gonna life”. Can I get that on a t-shirt, please? I love your motivation — get ‘er done on the inside so you can enjoy the outside. And your observation about pacing — doing what you can, being an optimistic realist. Makes so much sense. Thanks for the sweet musical conclusion to your post, too, Rhonda. Love it. 😎🥰😎
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Ha ha! That would be good on a t-shirt wouldn’t it? The “baby steps” method works well for me in so many ways. Glad you liked the song too!
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I did — all of it was terrific. 😉
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Yay, go Rhonda! Good luck with all of your home and gardening, never a dull moment! think your MN/WI blizzard found us in Denver. We are working on home improvements here too.
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Hey, thanks for reading Mel! I saw pics on Facebook of all that snow you got there. So weird, as here the temps are mild and there is no snow to be found. Stay warm and safe, my friend 🙂
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Ecclesiastes 3 “To every thing there is a season” is a new-ish favorite of mine. I didn’t realize until I blogged about it once the connection to “Turn, Turn, Turn.” I love the cover. Good luck with your next season, Rhonda!
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That passage is such a great way to view life’s happenings. Thanks for commenting!
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Love how you highlight both inner and outer work, Rhonda. Amazing how important both are!
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I know, right? Making progress on both fronts is so important to me. Thanks for your comments 🙂
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