This retreat from the busyness of my life recently leaves me with a sense of an ending of not just a chapter in my life but perhaps a season. Is that why I find it easier to de clutter and let go of things that I had been clinging to? It’s as if something is around the corner but I’ve no idea what. Making space just for that sense you get when you look out at a fabulous sky. I love Kate’s lyrics too. Great choice of that line against your photo today. Thanks for sharing your writing. I appreciate the calmness that arises in me when I read your words.
Thank you Ann. I like your words about closing “not just a chapter in my life but perhaps a season.” Walking down the hill just now I could feel autumn, arriving on the wind. And I was glad.
Ronnie, follow your blog with interest. I met you many years ago when I was working with working with Riverside. I can understand your feelings, poised as though waiting for something to happen, a signal to inspire.
I am 72 now and “retired” from real work a couple of years ago but really a photographer never retires.
In my late 60’s I too felt poised, waiting for something to happen, despite the fact that I was kept very busy looking after elderly relatives and friends. So much so that I was distracted from real work.
I found solace with family and friends and also in a weekly meeting of a local group of co-workers, Jelly Crosby, (Mary Earnshaw is one of the group) which provided enough distraction from the reality and harshness of everyday life.
I think what you may be going through is something that happens to many of us at a certain age, we loose pace and the drive to carry on with work after a life of working and seek new horizons that will bring us relaxation in retirement.
Keep writing, we all benefit from contact and if you ever fancy a walk on Crosby beach and a chat then feel free to contact me.
This retreat from the busyness of my life recently leaves me with a sense of an ending of not just a chapter in my life but perhaps a season. Is that why I find it easier to de clutter and let go of things that I had been clinging to? It’s as if something is around the corner but I’ve no idea what. Making space just for that sense you get when you look out at a fabulous sky. I love Kate’s lyrics too. Great choice of that line against your photo today. Thanks for sharing your writing. I appreciate the calmness that arises in me when I read your words.
Thank you Ann. I like your words about closing “not just a chapter in my life but perhaps a season.” Walking down the hill just now I could feel autumn, arriving on the wind. And I was glad.
The sacred pause. It’s so wise to know when to stop and sense the wholeness of just being. It should be on prescription. As should Kate.
Thank you. Particularly for calling my decision wise. And for sharing my appreciation of Kate Bush, of course.
Ronnie, follow your blog with interest. I met you many years ago when I was working with working with Riverside. I can understand your feelings, poised as though waiting for something to happen, a signal to inspire.
I am 72 now and “retired” from real work a couple of years ago but really a photographer never retires.
In my late 60’s I too felt poised, waiting for something to happen, despite the fact that I was kept very busy looking after elderly relatives and friends. So much so that I was distracted from real work.
I found solace with family and friends and also in a weekly meeting of a local group of co-workers, Jelly Crosby, (Mary Earnshaw is one of the group) which provided enough distraction from the reality and harshness of everyday life.
I think what you may be going through is something that happens to many of us at a certain age, we loose pace and the drive to carry on with work after a life of working and seek new horizons that will bring us relaxation in retirement.
Keep writing, we all benefit from contact and if you ever fancy a walk on Crosby beach and a chat then feel free to contact me.