Compassion

Compassion is like a sense of caring, of concern for others’ difficulties and pain. Not only family and friends, but all other people, even enemies. If we think only of ourselves and forget about other people, our minds occupy a very small area and even tiny problems appear very big. When you develop concern for others, your mind automatically widens; your own problems, even big ones, will not be so significant.

~ The Dalai Lama ~

My Cello! :)

After a long hiatus, I'm playing the cello again!!  Before two months ago, I hadn't played in almost 20 years.  I first started playing when I was 10 and gradually stopped playing due to various reasons by the time I was 17 years old.  Throughout the years, I had always missed the feeling of playing and this past June, I said enough was enough and I wanted to start again.  It's been one of the best decisions of my life.  Going to my lessons and practicing has given me a piece of myself back.  Along with my running, it's been helpful in providing me a sense of me, a sense of peace and an outlet for my constant over-thinking.  :)

My Cello - Taken by my Motorola Droid

Ever have...?

...so many interests and things that you want to just try?  And you want to try them immediately?  Well, with three kids and a household to run, I realize the instant gratification part of my personality doesn't help things.  Baby steps, I know.  But I'm a runner...and I run...I physically and mentally cannot maintain a slow gait...it drives me crazy.  Same goes for when I get it in my head that "this would be neat to do" or "I could do that!..."  Sigh.  Baby steps.