I was telling him about the week I’d had which was pretty challenging to say the least. In one week, both my computers had issues, my mobile phone decided to misbehave, my printer gave up the goat and my antique answerphone at home stopped working. And then to top it all, my bank account got hacked and over a thousand pounds was taken. Taken separately over a period of time, this would be manageable. But all of these events happened over a period of five days, and along with holding down a full time job, my writing projects and some health issues I’m going through right now, by Sunday, I was a wobbly mass of tears.
I had planned to do a lot that Sunday, but after a phone call with another wise friend, who listened as I sobbed, I took myself off to Richmond Park and soaked up nature’s healing. I found an old tree that had been hollowed out, so that just one side of it was standing, in a sort of curve, like arms waiting to embrace. I stepped inside the hug of that tree, leant against its bark and just breathed, and stopped. I dropped all the balls in that moment.
Sometimes we need to drop the balls. We deal with so much: our families, our work, our hobbies, our careers, our vocations, our relationships, our day to day chores, it can feel like an endless cycle of activity and management. Dropping the balls isn’t flaking out in front of the TV, or eating a pot of ice cream. Dropping the balls is stopping doing the doing, and being with that that nourishes, supports and replenishes you.
If only for a while…
Amanda
07 Feb 2014 4:26 pmI have just dropped all my balls for today and I’m sitting with my dog, sipping my cup of tea and just relaxing for ten minutes before my family descend. Thank you for the reminder!
Yvonne
07 Feb 2014 5:37 pmThat is such a simple concept to remember and return to in times of stress – thank you for passing it on! And what a wonderful description of the tree – I can really visualise it, and will be keeping my eyes open for a tree just like that one! I have the habit of hugging trees, but I have never thought of a tree hugging me!
Julie
08 Feb 2014 6:06 amSahera, we have just hit Mercury Retrograde, and the week before it arrives can sometimes be a painful experience, especially where communication item are concerned – ie: computers, phones etc…
We have to face it a couple more times this year, so you need to step into it aware.
It’s coming up in: June – Early July and October
Take Care, Julie
PatG
27 Feb 2014 2:18 pmWatching the sleet bounce off my window with the sun shining in!
Peace And Tranquility, G