Just Hangin' On

Today as I was cooling down after my run (yes, I actually got my butt out of bed and ran just under 3 mi), I walked past this tree in my neighbor's yard.  I love this tree because the leaves have been so RED all fall.  I realized most of the leaves were now on the ground but there were a few still hanging on.  I think they probably feel like I do about hanging onto to the amazing fall weather we have been having here.  It's been so heavenly to go outside without a jacket to pick up the kids from school or to let Wilder go crazy outside on the grass instead of being cooped inside all day.

These leaves also made me think about how there are a lot of days when I feel like I'm just "hanging on".  I've been super busy this week with work, PTA, church, kids, life, etc... and I actually don't feel like I'm just hanging on this week.  But, there are many times I do.  The leaves made me think about finding joy in the "hanging on" moments and joy in the times when life is a little less crazy.  I like to be busy and my friends and family would probably argue that I'm constantly just "hanging on".  I probably am, but what I need to be most aware of is how I react in those moments.  Do I freak out or melt down?  Do I breath?  Do I go for a run?  Do I turn the t.v. on?  Do I read a book with my kids or cuddle for a few extra minutes in the morning? 

I want to be always hanging on-never hanging off! :)  I am GRATEFUL for moments of quiet introspection!