Taking Care of Needs, Dealing With Disappointment 2/14/15

      This is the time when reviewing the high and low points for the last seven days happens.  It's a barometer, allowing me to know if I am on track with my vision for my life.

High Points

1.  I am resting more, achieving balance during my week. My days are intense by nature.  I need down time to decompress.  When I slow down, I am more effective, my mind is clearer. 

2.  Using priorities, setting a scheduled time for
tasks, and assigning time limits, helped get a lot done this week.  It is stimulating, accomplishing tasks that are in line with the overall vision for my life.  The more success I have, the greater my confidence. 

3.  My time in Sebas-topol was not as taxing as usual.  It was still draining, but better.  I was happy that I was not challenged in a negative way. 

4.  Luxuriating in time alone.  I am with people every day.  Quiet Time permits me to nurture myself and slow down the busyness of life.

   Creating time alone inspires me and helps me connect with the loving, gentle, supportive God I know. 

5.  Meeting with friends on Wednesday was a time for me.  I shared what is happening in my life.  I do not want to lose sight of myself, in the midst of all the service I do.  Being a martyr neither nurtures nor redeems.

      Referring to the red quote above, I needed connection, closeness.  I received plenty while with friends, I made sure of that.
6.  Have a new phone. The smart-phone I had was fantastic. This is even better, I needed more memory. It helps a lot----capturing dry erase board sessions with clients, scheduling, memos, keeping track of daily and weekly priorities.
7.  My most difficult client has not been a drain for the past two weeks.  Keeping my fingers crossed, hoping it will stay that way.

    If not, I'm grateful for non-violent com-munication.  It helps me express my needs and allows me to see hers, in spite of her judgments and negative behavior. 

Low Points: 

1.  Heavy days get me tired.  It is the emotional intensity related to the work I do. I want to counterbalance this using somatic therapy---discharging stress in a physical way, like number two below.
2.  I want to ride my bike more often and get out in the country.
3.  I wrote someone a month and a half ago.  Haven't heard from this person. I am disappointed, to say the least.

     I will write this person again, expressing how I feel about the lack of communication.

      That's it for now.  I am worn out.

How About You? 
What was the best and worst things that happened this past week?  I'd love hearing from you.