Keep Moving
Posted by Anne
There are many reasons I love my husband. He makes the Costco trips for starters. I hate Costco. But believe it or not, he does something even more important. He keeps me moving. And by keeping me moving, he keeps me grounded.
When life’s inherent ambiguity wears on me, I have the tendency to over-think our plans, and overplan our life. And even overplan our plans? It’s not helpful. But that’s when the husband, like a superhero of mindfulness, intervenes.
He doesn’t even know he’s doing it. It’s just that he can’t see the point in sitting around pondering when we could be doing. And just like that, he whisks me off to activities that force me to be mindful, present, and free of hyper-analysis. And yes, we do sit still too, but there’s something about activity that magically frees my mind. Since moving to the Northwest, a quick rundown of some of my favorite mindful moments, all at the suggestion of my fella…
Concerts…
Snowshoeing…
Getting a puppy…
New landscapes…
Fishing trips…
And hikes, upon hikes, upon hikes…
I think I’ll keep him.
August 20th, 2010 at 6:14 am
Okay, your husband is great, I’m sure, but all I have eyes for is THAT PUPPY! That’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.
August 20th, 2010 at 8:28 am
You’re so right. It’s so easy to get stuck in our heads. And I’v found that so often leaving the chaos of my mind for a while can actually provide clarity around whatever was plaguing me in the first place.
August 20th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
He sounds incredible! It’s beautiful to see husbands celebrated rather than bashed…
August 21st, 2010 at 6:04 am
Oh, you two are SUCH a good pair!!
August 26th, 2010 at 6:27 am
I’m sorry, I’m still stuck on the sentence “I hate Costco” … excuse me? I would FLY to Oregon to go to Costco FOR you. It’s pretty much my mecca. Oh, Anne … I love you, even if you don’t love Costco, silly, silly girl. Thank heavens you married Ryan – such a good pair. Love to you both!
August 27th, 2010 at 9:26 am
A keeper for sure. Love all the outdoor adventure shots.