Our days

With letting go of old thoughts and ideals and expectations I've found that our life here has become more peaceful and easygoing.
My days, apart from the days where I'm at work, are no longer scheduled with "have-tos". Oh of course there are appointments to be gone to and responsibilities that must be taken care of but these are undertaken with a sense of peace and purpose, rather than out of obligation.

The running of the house now seems to just flow. People contribute cheerfully and willingly to what needs to be done and although things may not be done to the standard I would complete them, I accept any contribution to the running of the house happily and with thanks, appreciating the effort given in love rather than judging the outcome.

The days I spend at home are so peaceful and fulfilling. I've now settled into just "being". Household tasks are done with a minimum of fuss and I find I concentrate more on other fulfilling things such as working on the quilt, or writing, or reading. The kids and I spend more time "just being" lately - chatting about things, enjoying a movie, discussing hopes and dreams and plans, talking about books we've read. Sometimes we play a board or card game - last night it was Skip-bo. The most interesting conversation arose whilst playing - conversations about people's perceptions of disability, judgements people make and how to respond appropriately and with love towards those who are ignorant. I revel in these times we have together and I feel us all becoming closer as a family and healing from some of the wounds from the past.

Yes, letting go of old things has been healing. Letting go of preconceived ideas and judgements, expectations and ways of thinking has been freeing. Choosing happiness each day has been the best choice to make.