Rhythm

 

 

Folks can have rhythm in dance, song, cadence of reading and poetry, but I want to talk about the rhythm of life.

 

I like a steady rhythm to my daily life. The occasional fling out of the ordinary is nice, but mostly I like to get up, take care of my doggie's needs, drink coffee, read the paper, and then get myself presentable for the day. Mornings are my time to rejuvenate and plan my day, or enact the plan that is already there. Some people might call this a rut, and maybe it is by definition. But, I ask, what is wrong with a rut if it pleases me.

 

Many have traditions for every holiday, which are set in stone. Wouldn’t that be a rut? But it makes them happy and isn’t that what really matters.

 

I take great joy in arising and greeting the day with my Truffle. As you all know, she is a French Bulldog and as cute as they come. She jumps and loves up on me as if it has been forever since we last met. If I could manage it physically, I would have a dozen Frenchies. Oh my goodness, she makes me so happy!

 

We go about our day, which is vastly different that it used to be, but I have arrived at peace with what is. My reality is a life where the rhythm is softer, slower, and each step more meaningful and serious. But I can still enjoy reading, activities on the computer, Internet shopping (yea!!), laughter with my husband and friends, and the occasional foray into the world. I have to balance the activities to avoid exhaustion, but now those said activities are even sweeter.

 

Life is a little sweeter all around as I have let go of fighting the battle that cannot be won.  So I have redefined the battle that I can win. It is all about attitude and going with the flow and rhythm which gives me satisfaction and joy. I live with an unending sorrow about Alex, but rejoice that he was in our lives for a time. I derive great pleasure in the company of my husband John and my son Morgan. My friends are dear, loyal, and always there for me. There are able bodied people who do not have what a have; a happy life. It has been a battle and a war, but I have won!