Sometimes I intentionally go for a walk without my glasses on or my contacts in.
I can see well enough that it's not dangerous and every once in awhile I like it when things are a little blurry.
The street lights take on a shimmery glow.
The houses are colorful boxes, and the trees a cluster of fuzzy branches.
The edges of life are softened in a way.
Less harsh.
Less frustrating.
I can lose myself in the colors and the shapes without all of the intensity that comes with seeing so much detail.
This week has been one of those weeks.
Every project at work was complicated, surfacing new issue after new issue. Challenges to be solved, opportunity at every turn.
Funny thing is - I thrive on projects; that's literally my entire job.
But some days it's hard to see through the giant pile of them.
When I'm at work, I need to see clearly. Gather all of the details. Dissect them even.
But when I log off, it's okay if things get a little blurry.
My home life doesn't need to be so dialed in. It can be softer, calmer, more comfortable.
I can take off my glasses and relax my brain.
See the shapes and shadows of my life in a whole different way.
Such an interesting combination of detail and generality.
I love the many facets of my life. Even on the days when it's exhausting.
The fact that one day can be so structured and clear, full of details and nuance.
And then the next day can be blurry and soft, a vibrant combination of laughter and fun and relaxation.
I think that's the best we can hope for in life, right?
A beautiful blend of seeing clearly and living in the blur.
So...
Here's to soft edges and fuzzy branches when the details get overwhelming.
And to letting life be blurry once in awhile.
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