Reframed

I’m currently feeling
Reframed.

My thoughts creating this feeling:
The dinner was ok in the end. We were actually sitting on the top table for some reason. I couldn’t determine whether it was because we knew one of the guest speakers or a bit of sideways acknowledgement to me becoming Deputy President of the CCCBR which was mentioned in the Master’s speech. Either way, it made for a pleasant evening. We got a taxi there and back in the end. Meant we could both have a drink and not worry. There were enough other people we could chat to as well. We left at 11.30pm fortunately C had already put all the clocks back so we didn’t have to worry about that. Slept like a log.

My extraordinary goal for the year is…
To be financially savvy again. Planning for early retirement by getting back on track with understanding my savings, investments and pensions.

What result will I produce this month?
I will start to spend a bit on christmas now, but only on things for other people.

My tasks for the day is…
Ringing this morning. Very excited by the fact our 2 learners will be joining us for their first Sunday service ringing. Got lots of ironing to do, then a peal attempt this afternoon. Food prep when we get back.

What thoughts are holding me back?
I hope our learners don’t get too nervous about ringing this morning. One of them got sore hands after last weeks practice because they were holding on too tight and the rope slipped through their hands. Hope they’re ok today.

What thought will I practice instead?
I’m meeting the learners outside and will bring them in during the last hymn as they’ve never been there on a Sunday morning before. They’ll be ok with one of us standing with them for support.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to my style to embody my future self?
Black jeans, burgundy tshirt. Gibraltar bracelet, birthstones necklace and diamond stud earrings. Basic ringing outfit. Comfortable for moving about in.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to align with my future self’s environment?
Autumnal walk into town for ringing. Start swapping autumn and winter clothes in exchange for summer ones. Add a few to the ironing pile no doubt!

What am I excited to practice and improve?
Generosity. Friendship.

My progress and my blessings
There’ll be a mixed bag of ringers at this afternoon’s peal attempt and on paper, there’s no reason we shouldn’t score it so long as everyone sticks to the method. There are perhaps, one or two, who tend to be a little over ambitious of their abilities, so I’m hoping they’ll be moderated by others.

What do I declare myself to be today?
Involved.

What questions can I ask of myself today?
How will I make sure I stay focussed for ringing? Make sure I get all my tasks done?

What words of encouragement, insight, wisdom or humour does my future self have for me today?
Standing by our learners to help calm their nerves on their first Sunday service ringing.