I remember with all the fears of expecting twins I said to my husband, “I’m worried I’ll be unhappy with the monotonous parts; the loading and unloading of two car seats, etc etc... and he said, “learn to enjoy the process of things”...of life, of trials, of a new skill, of the movement of our days, of adjusting to twins. It’s become a thoughtful practice for me since. While it may be dramatic to some, I try not to do two things at once anymore, ie. seeking entertainment like a podcast or a show while I sew or knit, instagramming while actively mothering or even music while exercising, as a way to distract from the actual doing. I’ve learned that the process is where the lesson is and I don’t want to miss that. it’s an easier practice in some areas than others which is why I’m always seeking it, and in consequence learning and growing, mostly about gratitude for the here and now, even in trials because what is now won’t always be. // and after 10 weeks I finished that knit sweater hanging there.
