I love autumn. The vibrant colors, the crisp morning air and the rows and rows of pumpkins at roadside markets all signal change. It is also a wake up call. It is that gentle nudge to do those things that I have been putting off because I was lulled into believing summer would last forever.
I am constantly reminding myself to just do it. And do it now! Before Nike trademarked the slogan I would whisper under my breath just do it when I found that I was being weighed down by my procrastination. Visualizing the relief and pride I would feel once the task was completed got me to take action. This past summer I kept talking about painting the boathouse. The boathouse is a little 7 by 4 foot shed that houses our life jackets and other water related toys. I visualize it in pale lavender with possibly cobalt blue or yellow accents. But as I sit here today, I know I need to just do it.
While I want my home to run like a well-oiled machine and my entire project list to be completed, I also want to go outside and play. When I was a kid, our neighborhood spent the whole summer outside playing. We ventured so far from home that my mother purchased a silver whistle that could be heard for blocks away. When she blew that whistle we knew it was time to go home.
I still remember the joy of being allowed to play in the rain during a summer shower but now as an adult I run for cover. I think it has something to do with my hair. Maybe it is time to find a wash and wear hair cut. What experience has taught me is that the hard part of life is making the decision. The easier part is implementation.
What are you putting off until tomorrow, planting the spring-blooming bulbs, cleaning the garage or basement or painting the shed? What does it take to get you going? I look forward to hearing from you but right now I think I will go outside and play.