For heck’s sake. What a mess. My play table. I mean, I could call it a work table but everything on it is about play: making art from dried flowers, midway through an embroidery project, editing a manuscript, sending cards to distant friends.
It’s like leaving the kitchen a mess after baking bread and then making dinner, then getting up in the morning to make breakfast. Sheesh.
Nia leaders take a moment at the beginning of dance to set a focus and intent, and I’ve started using this in daily life. Today my focus and intent will be to respect the space. Part of the play can be finding a home for projects that are midway along.
When friends come to visit, this table is tidy. I clean it up for them since this room doubles as a guest room. I can also respect that I like coming into a tidy room too.
Susan Palmer's Exquisite Now 