Unfortunately I cannot see how I can keep up with all my blogspot reading as life has become busier. What I do need to remember is to stay in the moment and not forget to follow through with those people who are in my "physical" life.
Last week my office phone rang and I picked it up to find an unexpected surprise as the caller spoke. Back in the late '90's I worked in a community program with a small number of staff. We had one administrative person manning the office while the other couple of us ran around in the "field". Maxine was one of the kindest, patient, loving people I have met, and here she was calling me after years of no contact. "Penny" as she went by in her personal life is a very spiritual woman who had counseled this counselor many times when we found ourselves alone together in the office. She was constantly trying to get me back to going to church but never judged me as to this day I still do not attend services. There was so much to catch up on as we spoke but we both had things to attend to and tried to get as much in as possible in a 15 minute call. We exchanged home numbers and said that we needed to get together. I haven't seen her husband in a long time and I definitely wanted to show off the wonderful woman I have in my life.
So despite the busy schedule that may take me away from all my "web" friends, I need to make it a priority to follow through with the people who are in my life today.
With a hectic life and busy holiday season approaching us don't forget to stay in the moment and not let opportunities to spend quality time with your loved ones get away.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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I hear you, and I'm with you! It is so easy to get hooked and tangled in the "net" - whole days slip by and I find I've lost contact with "my life". Hope you'll stop by from time to time but I understand if you don't. We only get one life - go live it!
Seems to me, Miles, that I remember a few months ago blogging about the same thing and you posting a comment that I don't need to keep up with everybody and blog constantly. I think every blogger I've followed, at some time or other, writes about being overwhelmed by the non-physical friendships on the net. There's alot going on in life. It is amazing to me to remember that years ago when I was considering sobriety that my biggest fear was that without alcohol and drugs I would be bored. LOL.
There is nothing wrong with doing your REAL life...I think you told me that. It gets overwhelming trying to juggle this and REAL life...but I so know where you are coming from.
I sometimes wonder if I ever had another life -- that's how tied up in this one I am. But I do make myself take time for my son, the neighbors who are so supportive and to my other kids scattered all over the country. And I did enjoy an hour long visit with my oldest son last night -- it was great!
Can always use a reminder, my friend!
Enjoy the rest of your week and have a great weekend!
Sylvia
I agree with you completely! Blog reading is reserved for free/ down time :-)
You've got your priorities RIGHT Miles!
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