October 08, 2006
The surface was like glass...
I've made no secret of my love of the water. Especially sailing. There is nothing on earth that I've ever experienced that offers that same feeling. And my favorite time to sail, hell, my favorite time on the water is when the surface is smooth as glass, glittering like gems in the sunshine.
Yesterday, during a conversation with a very close friend, I received the nicest compliment that I have ever received.
They told me that I was just so calm.
Calm.
Gotta tell you, no one has ever used that word to describe me. At first I thought they were just bein' nice, tryin' to perk up my spirits a bit. But then I realized....I really am.
Yeah, I know I've shared with you that this past week things in my professional life have been pretty darn good. Oh, I've a few issues there - but nothing I can't handle. And I'm handling them a bit different than I would traditionally.
Personally? Yeah, there's a few things going on, but once again it's nothing I can't deal with. Hell - no life, no where is perfect. But I'm working through it and, again dealing with things differently that I would have before.
Calm. When I hear that I picture the smooth fluid surface of the Gulf. Occassionaly broken or disturbed but always settling back into that peaceful, tranquil surface.
Calm.
I like that. It feels good.
Posted by Tammi at October 8, 2006 08:33 AM | TrackBackSo, do we call you Forrest, or Jen-neee....
I think being calm about most things can only come from being content with who and what and where you are, when you are.
Of course rocks are occasionally on the path, but knowing when to pick them up and throw them, shake them out of your shoe or step over them means all the difference in the world.
Rock Nirvana...yeah...you've reached Rock Nirvana! :)
Posted by: Rave at October 8, 2006 09:05 AMI too, love being on the water. Growing up with an extended family full of fisherman and a block and a half away from the Atlantic ocean will do that to a girl. Calm, however, is never a word I've heard to describe me. Only once when I held my head together when Princess KK crashed after her breathing tube came out. Other than that, I don't think "calm" is in my repertoire very often! :)
Posted by: Lisa W. at October 8, 2006 10:47 AMIt's ok Tammi. Those folks just haven't learned to recognize the difference between when you're asleep and awake. They must've caught you sleepin' that day. But, either way, good for you! Oh Calmy One... ;)
Posted by: RedNeck at October 8, 2006 04:53 PM