Spring

Spring is definitely here in Sweden. The wonderful smell of flowers continues and some may not be enjoying it quite so much if they have allergies but it is so beautiful to see the newly leafed trees of bright green wafting in the breeze. The sweet smell of spring carried along on the breeze. Lilacs in full bloom here in the southern part of Sweden. We have had a bit of rain as well to get things really popping.

Little babies growing so quickly are such a fun sight to see. They seem to be all over. Malmö has magnificent parks which never disappoint when you walk along the trails. It is such a wonderful place to walk, have a picnic or just to sit in the sun. Last Sunday was a gorgous day and I saw people in lounge chairs in the parks taking advantage of the day. Had I not been on the bus I would have taken a picture.

Despite the beauty all around it has been a tough few days. I have discovered I have quite a few things I still need to work on. My need to control people and life is not helpful to anyone. I need to let go as I have learned to do with my BodyPump class. I can’t take back anything I have done in the past but I can work on the present. I need to let people be who they are. No one is perfect but I also have to figure out what I want and need to heal the wounds in my heart and live my best life.

I am a work in process much like spring with new leaves and babies I can become new myself. It is not easy to face my failings and not let them take me down. I have to stand up again and keep on keeping on. I have to face the fears and challenges to the best of my ability and ask for help when I need it. My friends and family are a strength to me when I feel I can not continue. I have more work to do and so grateful for all those who love and support me. I may not always take the advice I am given or do what is best for me at the time but eventually I will get through it and hopefully not drive you all crazy. Thank you for your love and prayers. ❤

11 responses to “Spring”

  1. Life is a journey and you are walking a brave path. Your strength and willingness to change for the better is inspiring! I love that you are letting us tag along

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    1. Thanks Julie for always listening anf giving me love

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  2. We are all a work-in-progress! If we were perfected, we wouldn’t be here…love ya…

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  3. Hugs dear friend ❤️❤️ I’m thinking of you often & sending positive vibes your way!

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    1. We’re all a work in progress. Give yourself some grace from past mistakes.

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  4. Hugs!
    I hope you have a great day !

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  5. I enjoyed your reflections as I read them just now. It is a good place to be when we honestly reflect on ourselves and decide to make the hard decisions. I say this for myself too. I have to remember to ask myself what do I want to do next. My obstacles may not be as big as yours right now, still I have to push myself to get where I want to be or should I play it safe and hold back. I have a money issue I’m struggling with and also my Tango. With the money I took some money from the Stock Mkt a year ago and signed up with 7K, a silver and gold market. I know it is a good company but it is more than I can handle. I don’t have the enthusiasm that most people have who join and I don’t have the talent to go into ‘my wallet’ to keep a check on things. I’m not inclined toward numbers and finances so I like to keep it simple. I wish I could find some people around Tacoma to meet and consult with. Then there’s Tango, I’m realizing after too many dance shoes wasted that it’s really my feet. I should have, as a baby, had my feet in a contraption to keep them straight but that procedure wasn’t developed at the time. Tango requires many steps that require the feet to point outward, similar to ballet. No matter how hard I try my feet, when making a turn point inward, which is just wrong. Also, I have to admit I don’t really like going to the dances that much. I’m not looking for a man and there are always one or two that try to pigeon hole me and I just want to dance. Of course I don’t want to hurt anyones feelings so it’s uncomfortable. I like my instructor and enjoy the classes but what’s the point of the classes if you don’t go to the dances?

    I just thought I’d share that with you and it fees good to type it out.

    We have a sunny day today. The weather has been unusually cool though and so much wind. The wind drives me crazy but it seem okay today. There are a lot of unusual changes going on in the world, the weather is just one of them.

    I hope your week ahead is successful.

    Love, Kathleen

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    1. Always appreciate your insight. Thank you for sharing your story too.

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