1/12/2025 0 Comments Projects to Finish![]() I can't imagine the angst experienced by the local beaver. After felling trees and damming a creek, causing mayhem in the midst of the city, the wildlife folks humanely relocated the animal to a safer environment. As it was being hauled away, did it clutch its fists and wail about work left undone? There are a dozen trees along the urban walking path in the process of being gnawed. One day they will fall. But the beaver is far away, in some mountain meadow, and will not enjoy the fruits of its labors. The sight of these incomplete projects reminded me of the many things left undone in my life. I hoped to hit the ground running at the start of the New Year. Then a cold sidelined me. It was very frustrating to delay my projects. Or to work limited hours on them. I have a backlog of writing projects, and I've only scratched the surface on a family history project. Then there is the spring garden to begin planning. Arts and crafts projects cluttering up the family room. Home improvement projects requiring finishing work. I'm afraid it sounds like whining, when I am truly grateful to have so many interests, and the resources to pursue them. I'm sure you have your own list with tasks both more mundane and more impactful. It could all become overwhelming, if we let it. I hope I don't end this year with the feeling that I frittered away my time on inconsequential activities. Busy work. Although it seems counterintuitive to the desire to complete a long to-do list, I plan to spend more time sitting quietly. Letting my mind clear. And practicing gratitude. Celebrating the accomplishments, big and small.
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