Silver Platter

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Sometimes it’s finally when you come to terms with something that everything begins to change. Its when you stop wanting it so badly it hurts that the universe throws you a bone.

I thought it only had to do with finding a man. Like, the second you realize that you no longer need a man in order to function is the second that you find that perfect man. But, I’m realizing that it actually has a lot to do with life as well.

Many of you have already learnt this, and I am way behind in my life lessons…and, perhaps I have learned this in the past, and will learn it again in five years time. But, for now, I’m learning it again. All over.

All I’m saying is that life is best for me when I let go. When I let go of expectations. Of judgments. Of pre-conceived notions. Of thoughts of grandeur and success.

Life hands me those things on a silver platter when I dare to say “I don’t care.”

You hear me, universe? I’m happy. Throw me what you got! And if you don’t, well, I don’t care because I’m going to continue being happy anyway. And, there’s not a god damn thing you can do about it.

In the meantime, I’m off to Norfolk Broads to go on a boat called a barge? Or is it a barge that we’re floating on? Not sure…all I know is that we’ll be on water for approximately four days with his family, celebrating his brother’s 21st!

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  • http://www.chatty-t.blogspot.com Tanya (Bump2Basics)

    Found you over at A Mid Atlantic English and like the blog. I'm another expat smitten by a Brit. Got to love em, huh? Enjoy the barge!

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/meglopes TheLadyWhoLunches

      Hi there! So nice to have you…they are pretty fantastic, those Brits, aren't they?

  • http://www.alishasanvicens.com alisha

    Have a great time barging! And you are definitely not way behind in the life lessons department – I think we learn and re-learn our whole lives. I’ve certainly learned to lower my expectations and I struggle in that healthy tension between ambition and contentment. I also think it’s seasonal – sometimes it’s time to let go and sometimes its time to fight. And if you can be in tune with your season, you’re doing well. :)

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/meglopes TheLadyWhoLunches

      Wow. Really good point, alisha. That thought often fades in and out of my mind, but I've never thought concretely about it. I definitely know what you mean about the seasons. Now is the time for change – spring forward, right?

  • http://www.smittenbybritain.com smittenbybritain

    You are way ahead of the game sister! I'm just now learning this lesson. For many it comes after years of experience. I'm very stubborn. Tell me I can't do something and I'll prove everyone wrong. I'm now taking this attitude with life. Throw at me what you will, I refuse to let fate win. No one and nothing will be allowed to steal my joy.

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/meglopes TheLadyWhoLunches

      It is definitely a fine line, isn't it? Knowing when to steam roll ahead and when to back down! You deserve all the joy in the world Mel.

  • http://americangirlinbristol.blogspot.com Lis

    That's so true. When we want or need something so badly, we have such high expectations and tend to put pressure on ourselves. When we let go of that pressure and take life as it comes, then we tend to find what we need.

    Dropping by to let you know that you've won a blog award! You can claim it at:http://americangirlinbristol.blogspot.com/2010/05…

    I hope you enjoy the award and that you have a wonderful weekend! :)

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/meglopes TheLadyWhoLunches

      Thanks Lis! You're a sweetheart. I see that that's important for you right now as well…don't worry, everything will turn out as it's supposed to.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/juderby juderby

    It's not that you are behind on your life lesson, my dear. It is that you are in practice and will be for your life here this time as we all are. I know when I let go of expectations, outcomes and the rest of that lot, I am so much happier and at peace. So, keep doing what you are doing, beautiful daughter, and let the abundances flow into your life. Have a fabulous 4 days and let me hear about it when you get back next week. xoxoxo

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/meglopes TheLadyWhoLunches

      Thank you momma! Love you more than you know. xo

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/juderby juderby

    It's not that you are behind on your life lesson, my dear. It is that you are in practice and will be for your life here this time as we all are. I know when I let go of expectations, outcomes and the rest of that lot, I am so much happier and at peace. So, keep doing what you are doing, beautiful daughter, and let the abundances flow into your life. Have a fabulous 4 days and let me hear about it when you get back next week. xoxoxo