Off on a tangent - finding my way back to you

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finding my way back to you

I’ve been off on a tangent, and finding my way back to being here with you has been difficult.

Everytime I sit down to write a post it feels like I’ve been away too long, how will I catch up, what will I share, yet like an old friend here you are. Thank you for that, the responses to the little survey I sent out were both a kick up the rear end and a reaffirmation that this is where I need to be.

Sometimes life becomes a struggle even when creating a ‘Simple Life’….. it’s been a bit like that for us lately. We seem a bit fractured, drifting away in opposite directions, every word becomes a misunderstanding. Off on a tangent.

I write about creating a Simple Life and yet I’m basically feeling burnt out and a little bit lost.

I feel a need to eat well, drink lots of water, breathe deeply, sleep well and walk in the sunshine.

I am slowly embracing a new rhythm and beginning to recreate the outline of our Simple Life and it feels good.

I have so many projects and ideas in my head, I’ve been off on a tangent learing (which I love) about ‘branding’ and ‘e – courses’ and driving myself mad trying to redesign the website, create two new websites, and oh yes enjoy life, play with the kids and get myself to Tai Chi once a week.

Although I have no idea how this will all work out or which project I’ll work on first (think it’s a Gemini thing lol) my priority right now is to reconnect with my husband, enjoy the sunshine and play with my kids.

Pulling my hair out online has helped me realise that the most important thing is our family. Making sure we’re ok is my first priority. Everything else is a bonus.

So it’s time to take stock, look at all we’ve accomplished and set some new goals for the year.

I’ll catch you up on all that has been happening here at Borgata Malpertus over the next few weeks, I hope everything is well with you and I’m looking forward to getting back in the groove, catch ya later, with love as always…..

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Jacinta says:
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I enjoy reading about all your adventures, but I never think your life sounds simple. I know from experience how hard it is to collect, store and heat a home entirely on firewood. I find maintaining a vegetable garden hard work, and don’t get me started on animal husbandry! My life is much more simple since I eradicated these activities from my life!!
Doug Porter says:
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Bugger !!!!! welcome back ‘Cara’ xxx 🙂
Doug Porter says:
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I’ve missed you Welcome back ‘cars’ xx
Carolyne says:
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Lisa, I feel like your gemelli – an Aussie about the same age, (a Gemini!), with similiar passions and interests in our Borghi.

I’ve missed your posts and updates, I like to see how the kids and Sam are sharing your love of the simple pleasures of seasonal change and community.

Keep in touch, when you can, between the new school year, preparation for winter and looking after yourself with time, water and good food.
Lettie says:
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When you start doubting yourself, remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.
Anne says:
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Your honesty is refreshing – and mirrors my life.
- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  Oh thanks Anne, I sometimes worry that I share too much lol x
Belinda says:
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I think your vulnerability is beautiful. It’s a gift to the world. Truly! Too often people feel they need to be perfect before they can use their voice. But perfection is an illusion.

I’m so glad you feel like you’re finding your way back. I think the online courses etc for building online business are a big distraction to people and are just people playing to the anxieties of others and earning money from that. Oh that may sound awful!! I agree with what the marketing lady above wrote. Her advice is brilliant.

I am currently back at Uni retraining. Completing a masters in social work. Something I’ve come to understand is just how we are all influenced by the values of our culture and for all of us in the western world capitalism reigns supreme. It’s interesting to regularly reflect on how this shapes our thoughts.

The ‘simple life’ is really a turning away from that incessant drive. So I hope you are able to find a balance that brings the income you need to live, whilst living in the moment. Accepting the highs and lows that come along with a real life.

I adore your stories of daily life and your genuineness as you share.