This is not a resolution.

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One of my first dreams of 2016 was familiar:  I was exploring a house which may or may not have been mine but in which I was completely comfortable.  It seemed utterly natural when I discovered several new rooms, all attractive and appealing but mostly in need of an update (picture a dusty-gray lace-trimmed pillow).  Hmmmm.  Not too subtle.  A quick google search reveals general agreement that dreams about houses are common and that one’s dream house symbolize one’s life.  Newly-discovered rooms suggest, alternatively, neglected parts of one’s self or as-yet-unrealized opportunities.  I think I’ll go with the latter.

 Finding hidden rooms, or rooms that you were unaware of in your present house can indicate a new potential for your life that you are just now realizing. destinydreamz.com

As my blog title suggests, I’m making it in Toledo.  I’m a happy woman and not ready to crowd-source life decisions.  I love having the time to bake and otherwise home-make.  I enjoy my husband and my kids. It’s great being free to play with my grandchild whenever she’s available.  I value the opportunity to help lead our local community action agency as board chair. Entertaining my friends of all ages is a delight.  But maybe it’s not such a good thing that I have time to clean my computer keyboard.  Maybe it would be good to be more selective about what books I read.  Maybe I could make more of a difference in the world.

This is not a resolution.  It’s a hope.  I want to find new pursuits. I don’t want to pursue busy-ness.  I want to focus on new opportunities. I want to preserve the privilege of being accountable mainly to myself, but I think it may be time to hold myself more accountable.  Comments and suggestions welcome.

 

 

 

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