My Constant Companion

This week has been particularly onerous; professional work subsumed everything. Sometimes in life there are tasks, people, etc. that jealously require/demand undivided attention. My needs and wants went on a back burner, which has become a reoccurring theme in my life. But, for the first time I fought to keep a vision actively and consciously present. I wanted to return to, and resume, my vision of serenity that only de-cluttering can provide. My touchstone throughout this professional (and the subsequent family) storm was this book. I am very grateful that it is of a portable size. I have brought the book with me everywhere for two weeks: Band Concert - it was there, 3am work call - it was there. It is next to me in the passenger seat every morning on the way to work. Rather than being a nagging presence, it has been a comfort - because I WANT this. I truly want this.