Darn.
Time to unload the dishwasher, shower, and ease myself back into the reality of mothering three little boys.
As I showered, I determined to hold onto this creative energy. Move slower through this day, I told myself.
A lot of good that did me.
Apparently, things move fast around here.
Parenting tip for today: If your toddler comes to you looking for water to brush his teeth or soak a paper towel, give it to him. Or at the very least, close the bathroom door.
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So glad the festival was a feast. I'm looking forward to hearing more about what you have learned, and reading some of those words that are gushing out of you!
Charity -- And I can't wait to see you at the next festival! You were missed at this one, though you're so right about the pacing -- I'm completely exhausted. Exactly what you don't need right now.
But I missed seeing you anyway.
Isn't it amazing how fast real life comes back at us? At first I thought I'd lost the glow from Calvin, but it's still there in the memories.
It was so nice getting to know you at Calvin--for real--and now I can read the rest of these entries!
Thanks for the nudges--I've finally posted something!
Whoow! Wow! Whew! Life happens fast huh!?
Linda -- It was great meeting you too! And, yes, life comes back fast...
Chrissy -- WAAAY too fast for my liking!
Did you end up with a clogged toilet, too? Do I sense a post-festival theme coming on? "Plunging" back into real life?
I love how two hours passed in what felt like no more than a few minutes. I think that some guy with a long eastern European name writes about "Flow." Hold on. Let me Google him.
Here it is:
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
You can see why I couldn't just tap it out off the top of my head. Anyway, that's one of his things--that when we get into a state of creative flow, we lose track of time. It happens when I read, and when I write.
Not when I plunge toilets or fold laundry.
I hope you produce lots of great material this week. It left my mind actively whirring.
Ann -- that's it. Flow. I'm in this incredibly creative place and I don't want to let go of it. And, like you, I don't experience it when I'm doing laundry. :-)
No plugged toilet here, but my twenty-month old did resort to using toilet water to accomplish his projects yesterday, since mean mommy wouldn't give him any. Ahem.
Hilarious. Well, at least from the view over here. : )
LL -- it IS hilarious, isn't it? Perspective is always a good thing. Moving slower helps me see just how fast everything happens in my home, which gives me grace for myself. :-)
I love seeing reality and divine wisdom in the same woman... :) The pictures were exactly what I needed to know that real mothers exist outside my home.
grace to you and thanks for the sweet encouragement.
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