OUT OF THE BOX -- First Fridays with Rita

OUT OF THE BOX: But what does it mean? What box? Penny, Susan and Michael gave you great ideas. Off the top of my head, what came to mind, having worked in TV was “the box,” which was another name for TV. And what came out of the box last year. But I won’t go there.

Since it’s the end of yet another tumultuous year, and time to make those pesky New Year’s resolutions, I will talk about an imaginary box as that which holds my personal events for next year. (I wouldn’t even want to imagine what will happen in the real world.)

Today I will find a beach or park somewhere, take a long walk, and muse upon what the 12-month box might hold. Assuming I have any control of my destiny. 

So. What to keep. What to throw out. I think of the beloved people I lost last year. No, I didn’t lose them, they died, but that’s so hard to say. But they will not be lost to me. I’ll keep their memories in the box. I’ll also remind myself of those I love who are still with me, still precious and to be appreciated all during the year.

I’ll think about what I want to write. Only that which is meaningful or at least fun to me.

I’ll consider how I want to spend my time. (playing solitaire on the computer should not be a full-time occupation).

There’s forgiveness and charity to consider.

Much to ponder, way too long to list.

So, off I go on my minor pilgrimage.

And a Happy New Year to one and all.

Comments

[Margaret Lucke]

I love this notion, Rita -- taking time to go through the box that holds important things in your life and deciding what to keep and what to toss. I tend to hang on to way too much, so a good sorting of my own box is probably in order. May your box for this year hold an abundance of wonderful things.

And who says solitaire shouldn't be a full-time occupation? ;-)

[camille minichino]

I hope you'll add only beautiful/fun/engaging things to your box this year, Rita. Please keep me in it!

[Ann]

I shall have to take a stroll through my mental/physical home and start tossing stuff that I keep stumbling over (none of the good stuff, just the negative not-so-helpful stuff). Thanks, Rita, for putting the start of the new year in perspective! :-)

[Susan Shea]

Interesting image, Rita, thanks. Some years, it's harder than others to see what's ahead, or to even know viscerally what's important to have in that box. But I'm going to take my own long walk on the beach and think about it, soon, after reading your post.

[rita lakin]

thanks to all for your lovely comments...everyone of you gets to stay in my happy box of thoughts

rita