(not necessarily in that order)
First step of seclusion for me is simply slowing down…WAY down!
I feel totally unproductive and have to remind myself that’s OKAY.
Otherwise, I’ll be “in seclusion” but with my same old always-busy, never-getting-enough-done, can’t-ever-measure-up, I’m-not-worthy mindset!
Nope, no way. Not going there.
In fact, it’s 7:30 and I’m just about ready for bed. 🥱
The wedding of our dear friends, Uma and Janaka, is almost here!
Family members are arriving at the Village from Argentina and Midwest-USA and lots of details are coming together.
In fact, I’m off to the wedding rehearsal, followed by a choir rehearsal. So, I’m writing my blog now because I really don’t want to turn on the computer when I get home later.
Why? Because that will almost guarantee that I get too bed late and I’m really, really, REALLY trying to get to bed EARLY.
Ramesha often wakes up in the wee hours of the night and can’t go back to sleep, so he gets up and does his morning meditation practices — at 2:30 or 3:30 am — then goes back to bed.
Well, last night was my turn to have trouble sleeping, finally getting up at 3:30 am. I read my book for a while; drank some chamomile tea; and meditated.
But instead of going back to bed I figured it was a rare opportunity to shift myself to more of an “early to bed and early to rise” routine.
I was pretty pooped all day, but I’m hoping it will prove to be worth it.
It’s time to give it another go…
My nights have gradually been getting later, which means my mornings have been getting later as well.
Important habits are falling by the wayside as a result, making this a trend that can’t continue. So, tonight I’m determined both to keep this short and to not get sucked in when I post the link to Facebook.
Let’s see how I do!
Last night I was actually in bed and lights out before 11:15. Yes!
Tonight I’m trying to finish up some studying for a special project, it’s already 11:00, and I’m nowhere near getting ready for bed. Sigh.
It’s all directional, it’s all directional, it’s all directional, it’s all directional…
Much of today involved dealing with stuff (especially papers), arguably my least favorite pastime.
Now I’m feeling tired and a little cranky, so I think I’ll keep this short in favor of doing my utmost to get to bed early (the good news is I’ve actually been making positive progress in this direction).
Been feeling slightly “off” all day. All I really want to do at this point is go to bed — maybe even early!!
What I don’t have patience for is waiting for our suddenly really slow internet to function. Which means my wedding sari story has to wait yet another day (hope it still feels worth it once I finally get it written)!
Good night!