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Post by Ally on Nov 25, 2015 11:15:15 GMT -5
This morning I woke up with lots of energy, ready-to-go.
You see today I was in a creating mood. I'm going to my sister's house tomorrow, and will be bringing some food. We have a number of people with food allergies/sensitivities, so it can be challenging to provide a good selection of food so that people don't feel left out.
I volunteered to bring some spinach salad. I looked a bunch of recipes, and have decided that I will make a mini salad bar rather than mixing it all together, because we have people with nut allergies, dairy allergies, gluten sensitivities, and some on special diets.
I'm also thinking of making a fruit salad, We should be good there. Mom is allergic to apples, but can eat a small amount.
Bread: 2 or 3 people can't eat gluten, and there will be gluten free corn bread for them, but I am thinking of making yeast roll for the rest of us. I don't know what it is about making bread, but I think I enjoy making bread more than eating it. I don't measure, I just add ingredients until the dough seems "right".
I also might make some gluten free dessert for my Mom. She has only been gluten intolerant for the past couple of years and she misses being able to eat pumpkin pie. Will all that she has done for me over the years, I just think I should.
All this food prep has me excited. It gets my creative juices flowing.
Then I look around at my house. There are piles of junk everywhere.
Why can't I conquer the clutter?
Why can't I apply this same energy to this process of clearing out my home?
Why does it seem like such a burden?
I think part of it is I'm just not good at making decisions about what to do with it all.
That's it, just questions, no answers.
Happy Thanksgiving to all the people who are celebrating over the next few days!
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Post by lucie on Nov 25, 2015 12:05:15 GMT -5
How about rephrasing clearing into creating space / nice surroundings. I realise you might not wanted any answers, but creating space is the kind of creating I love best. And actually do best.
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Post by Ally on Nov 25, 2015 12:32:53 GMT -5
How about rephrasing clearing into creating space / nice surroundings. I realise you might not wanted any answers, but creating space is the kind of creating I love best. And actually do best. , I was kind-of thinking that. I need to start doing that. Creating a beautiful, peaceful space. I have tied before and failed, but I need to keep trying and I'm hoping that I will eventually succeed. I am hoping that the knowledge I gain by being part of this group helps me to continue to make the changes I need to make to be successful. |
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Post by mouseanne on Nov 27, 2015 10:36:41 GMT -5
Creativity is a different set of decisions to make than cleaning /organizing /decluttering.
Creative decisions are energizing and satisfying. You end up with something you made. Whether decorative or food. Somtimes something it is a gift for someone else.
IMO a lot of squalorers have self esteem issues. We don't feel we are worth doing something for.
Clean declutter organize decisions are difficult, using up mental energy. I don't know about others, but I go on decision overload after a while.
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Post by 1rarebeautifuldove on Nov 27, 2015 17:25:36 GMT -5
Clutter around is actually I think energy draining. And you voiced what I have been asking myself lately. Why is this so hard for me?
I do like the idea of rephrasing it to creating space. Creating something beautiful, I think that's why I like planting and tending my garden rather than simply pulling weeds (decluttering the yard).
I know lately, that I have not been very productive at all. I think the anxiety of the holidays, the dread of them (for me), and all that is affecting me. Not sure.
Mouseanne is right about self-esteem issues. I know I am learning to love myself.
I know I feel lonelier at this time of year. And at the same time, I have barely been doing anything. It's like all I can do is face the holiday. I've been in a funk all week.
And today, it's been kind of like, "well, I survived that" but still was not able to accomplish much of anything.
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Post by def6 on Nov 27, 2015 19:55:13 GMT -5
A big thumbs up to you Ally  for creating wonderful dishes for Thanksgiving being mindful and thoughtful of everyone. I know they enjoyed all of your efforts. I hope that your holiday "spark" can be applied to all of your efforts at your home as well.  |
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Post by Jannie on Nov 28, 2015 10:24:18 GMT -5
Sounds like you had a nice Thanksgiving. My daughter made the turkey, did all the planning and cooking. I volunteered to help and was assigned one vegetable (I made Brussels sprouts with hollandaise sauce) and buy an apple pie. I bought the pie at a vegan/ gluten free bakery- for $17. Seems like a lot of money for a pie, but it was what she wanted and I was trying to please. All went well but the glass pitcher holding the Sangria broke. The next day (Friday) she made turkey noodle soup. Unfortunately, the soup got left out overnight and had to be thrown out. But all in all- it was wonderful! My Granddaughter's First Thanksgiving!
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Post by 7sweetbabiesgranny on Nov 28, 2015 12:34:18 GMT -5
Like what lucie said about this
Creating a resting/beautiful etc space
I know we can change our "self talk"
But tend to forget!!
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Post by angela on Nov 28, 2015 13:40:14 GMT -5
Ally I loved reading about your wonderful cooking ideas. It sounds like you were being wonderfully resourceful about helping everyone get something they would enjoy. As for extending that creativity to our homes, I have been finding it helpful to say out loud or write out the thoughts I have when I try to pick up. "It's useless, it won't be good enough, I'll just have to do it tomorrow, it won't be good enough (for my Mother), I'd rather do anything else"....etc. So I can say out loud: "It's useful to create functional areas, good enough is just fine, let's do today's work today and not worry about tomorrow, my Mother can keep house as she wants, I'll keep my own house the way I want, if I get these things done quickly, then I can get on with doing something I like to do better." Okay, total side note, I'm watching "Cat In The Hat" and it's the scene where the cat cleans up the horrid mess in the house with all his magic machines! Oh my gosh, I want one!!!
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Post by eatingbonbons on Nov 28, 2015 20:36:52 GMT -5
Ally, it was delightful to read about your plans for your creative cooking. But I couldn't help but wonder how much of your joy in this preparation was from blessing others. Read your post again and you'll see what I mean. 
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