Looking back at yesterday, last week, the month, the year, the decade… What did we do? Can we even remember? Did it matter? (If you haven’t caught on to this yet, a big regret of mine is to live with regrets.)

These days I am busy packing and getting ready for a PleinAir workshop. As I consider what to take along, not only do I consider the musts to do the work, I also consider what would make the whole experience the best possible for me. I consider as much as I can: weather, personal needs, feelings and joys. Part of that package is my mindset and attitude towards the week ahead and all the things I can not control, the people I will meet and how I see my interactions going with them. 

As “witnesses” to my packing and my living are sure to make judgement calls, I will not let it bother me. I can understand their perspective, and I can see the humor in their view of me 🙂 But onwards and forwards I go! 

What is important to you today? What do you hold as a high value? Ask yourself and listen for the answer.  And afterwards, when the day or week has passed, write down what was great about,  see all the positives, and remember it. Acknowledge what could make a future, similar event, possibly even better, and write that down to, and own your part in it.

The paintings I’ve included here are some of my Picasso paintings. The reason I was drawn to these is my love for stories and other peoples experiences and then reflecting back to self. 

As we look to the future and reflect back on today, let us cause it to bring a smile to our face. Live and “pack” with intention, dear one.