February 3rd 2021

A system is only as good 

As its operator.

So although I have a tried

And I have an effective routine

To keep my house tidy

And organized for the most part,

If the operator has no replacement

The system fails.

Well this system operator

Lost power yesterday.

I took the day off

And hoped my replacement would

Be able to keep up.

That was a no.

However

If it is a good system you have created,

It only takes a short time

To get everything back on track.

I tend to under value

How much I can accomplish in a day,

Even when I take notes

And KNOW I have done more

Than 30 chores... 

I still see areas where I "could have" ,

"Should have" etc.

Today I read chapter 2

Of the Happiness project

And found a challenge

I actually took.

Take a walk and hear your footsteps.

So I did. I walked the path

Along the old train tracks.

First length - I listened to each foot fall.

Second length - I looked into the tree branches

Third length - I stretched my arms

Fourth length - I was doing deep breathing

Fifth length - I gathered recycling off the road

What did I learn?

#1 I need more exercise. Hahhaha

#2 no matter what I focused 

I was at peace - I was able to get out of my head

#3  that no matter how cold you are when you start that you will be happy you wore removable layers by the last length

#4 I am stronger than I give myself credit for

#5 my boots were not made for walking!

Most of my day revolved around

Paperwork, reading, ordering product

And putting my house back.

I made a new ratatouille recipe

With wild rice for supper.

John had 2 big plates

So I say it's a thumbs up.

I am now happily in bed,

House clean, laundry caught up,

Garbage and recycling done,

Dishwasher running and hoping

For a good night's sleep...

As soon as Corky and Otter 

Settle down for the night!

Good night from John Street