A productive day, one that brought a number of positive surprises.
What emotional pangs did I notice today?
Not many. The weather was fairly awful, wet, windy, gusty – but I actually quite like it, as long as it doesn't go on and on...
What went well today?
Woke very early, after only five hours' sleep.
Had a fascinating dream – again, as on a previous occasion, one of great clarity and definition. One episode made me feel really happy: there was a very young, bland-faced baby. I was talking to her but I don't remember what I said. Suddenly, she focused on me and her face broke into this really wide grin and her eyes locked into mine, very deliberately and clearly, and I knew she had recognised something and that made her feel good. – Later in the day, at the LORN market, there was the "market baby", and she laughed and smiled at me. Magic!
Next, an unexpected job came in; I did some more work on a tricky translation; completed legal work to secure my tenants' deposit and went to look at the outside of the house – that needs a bit of sorting, very neglected-looking. Not good. But will get better.
Today's big surprise: I've got a place on the accelerated Gaelic distance-learning course (Sep 2012-July 2013) at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Skye. Registration deadline was 24 August. I sent an on-line enquiry yesterday and got a reply this morning: because of my background, computer skills etc., they're happy for me to join in even though I missed last week's introduction.
By this evening, it was all arranged, forms filled and posted off and the course paid for.
First session: next Wednesday evening. Shame about the Gaelic conversation group, with which it coincides to a large extent, but I'm hoping I'll be able to join them a bit later.
Also did quite a bit of walking today – to my Thursday evening Tai chi class and home again – and am really tired now. Tai Chi is just so good. I like the instructor and I like the other practitioners.
When I got home from the market, I found my gladioli all buffeted by the gusting wind, so I spent half an hour in the garden, tying them up and cutting away the faded ones so the fresh ones may have a bit more room. And there are some truly exciting flowers coming up – I've no idea what they're called. Will have to take photos tomorrow!
How can I make it happen more regularly?
By sending out positive vibes. By focusing on what really matters.
I've been there before and I know it really works. All the same, it's nice to find it still does! Long may it continue!
What strengths have I focused on today?
Getting lots done at speed. I didn't actually deliberately focus on any of my strengths.
At what point did I feel most authentically myself?
Most of the day, actually, but especially as I walked briskly along the Esplanade, with the wind driving soft, warm rain into my face. And on my way back, being almost carried along on the gusts. Exhilarating. People smiled when they saw me, which was really nice.
My niece is now in Istanbul – at least I hope so. And I hope she finds what she went all that way to find. :)
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