Oprah magazines are bought with the intention of reading them, but usually end up in my recycle bin because of my semi-hectic work schedule (or my love for books over magazines). At the checkout yesterday, I saw the newest O magazine and it had "Say Yes to Life!" written on the cover. Interesting how only a few days before my WE friends were pushing me to do just that.
Jane Lynch was featured in the Aha! Moment and wrote:
"I realized that if I'm obsessing about my own feelings, I'm not present with the people around me - and am frankly of no use to them. Today, if that instinct to take the blame gets triggered, a mechanism inside me kicks in and asks, Is this really about you? "
This made me reflect back some more on my WEekend. I spent a lot of the time obsessing about how I was feeling instead of being completely present with those around me. I was a walking pity party, dwelling on the things I don't have, making myself unhappy - instead of thinking about all of the wonderful things I do have. I can't speak for the married friends, expectant mothers, husbands or boyfriends, but I have always had this thought that those who are in relationships sometimes want what single people have (or at least to experience some of it). I was told that I have the freedom to do what I want and when I want; something not usually thought of when in a committed relationship. I was also told that I am envied for picking up and moving so far away by myself at a time when the economy turned sour and I'm lucky to have such a great job. I was told I'm a strong person, although unsure of herself, who just needs a nudge in a direction of her choosing.
I sat at my dining table, flipping through the pages, looking at my glass of wine and sushi plate from last night, tearing up at Oprah's last words: "Stepping out and doing what you've always wanted to do...is saying yes to life. And that's something I'm sure we could all use a little more of."
Cheers.
