When I became a parent, I slowly quit allowing myself the freedom to let go, to run, to explore, to see through the eyes of a child. Caring for small children takes time and responsibility. It’s only been recently—realizing that my youngest is six and no longer needs the attention of a baby or toddler—that my mind has awakened to the possibility that I can participate more than in the past.
I’m not as fast or strong or limber as I used to be, but I don’t necessarily want to spend life sitting on the bench. Sometimes I need to come out from behind the camera, too (it’s a really convenient place to observe instead of engage in the action).
What about you? Do you watch or participate?
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This is great! Love the visual!
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wow. Saying it like that, I guess I have been on the bench. I definitely need to get up off my bum and start participating more! Thank you for sharing!
I want to be in the middle of the action! :) You have a gorgeous blog!!!
I blog at ‘Only A Breath’, and I’d love for you to stop by when you have time. I’m writing about “31 Days to Love Your Neighbor”. :)
Have a great day!
Melanie :)
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Barbie, I’m sure I must have been on my way up or down, right, not at the highest point? ;)
Joy, sometimes we don’t even realize that we’ve taken ourselves out of the game.
Thanks for visiting, and good luck on your own 31 Days!