A Look Ahead
Posted by sebritt on January 3, 2009
Now that I have accomplished my goal of finishing my Bachelor’s Degree, I have begun thinking about my next adventure and I’ve also been enjoying just being present in this moment. So much of college is planning and staying ahead of the game. Keeping track of what is coming up and how one did on the last assignment that there is little time for the present.
Cooking or baking, for me, is one of the best ways to be in the moment. All of the sense become involved – the feel of the dough, the smell of the sauce, the mixing of textures, the sounds of the kitchen, counting, measuring, watching, monitoring, all keep me anchored in the here and now.
Tonight we made fondue. Sometimes I want to be left alone in the kitchen to experiment and play. Tonight my husband and I played together preparing the meat and vegetables that would accompany the fondue, drinking a cocktail while creating our work of art. It is a time of camaraderie strengthening the bond of our marriage with another memory to treasure. s
I don’t know yet where life will take me. I am content to pause for a while between adventures to savor my accomplishment, to anticipate the unknown, and to trust the God is opening the path before me.
