The first quarter of 2022 has commenced. When trying to reflect on the last three months, it seems like a blur. I see this as a good thing. It means I’m in a state of flow. It also means that I have room to grow and be more present.
Our lives on earth are relatively short compared to the mountains and stars. There are so many little things throughout my day that I’m grateful for; I want to enjoy them to the fullest. I strive to savor every ray of sunshine, morning coffee, and moment of growth. I love these human things so much that I build them into my routine.
“When I look at my life and its secret colors, I feel like bursting into tears. Like that sky. It's rain and sun both, noon and midnight. ... I think of the lips I've kissed, and of the wretched child I was, and of the madness of life and the ambition that sometimes carries me away. I'm all those things at once.” - Albert Camus, A Happy Death
In this season of my life, having a daily pattern is how I sustain a state of flow for extended periods of time. When I know exactly what I’m doing everyday ahead of time, it saves a lot of time not having to think about it! Showing up and doing the work is 90%, the next 10% is reflecting for optimization, which is exactly what I’m doing on my quarterly self care day tomorrow. I’m experimenting with dedicating one day every three months to reflecting on my progress.
“It takes time to live. Like any work of art, life needs to be thought about.” - Albert Camus