The art of (smiling while) tightrope walking
It’s almost 2 a.m but I can’t sleep.
I’m restless and…
I feel like a million emotions and thoughts are stirring within me, like a big soul pot I’ve kept a lid on lately.
I’m brimming with happiness, but I don’t know how to express it. Not here.
If only I was somewhere high up, far away where these kinds of emotions could be justified.
Where I could yell from a mountain top or sing by fields of sunflowers.
But Oslo in November? Really?
Yes, it turns out to be here, because here’s where I’m at.
Things are not over-the-top spectacular, but my life is good.
Sitting here in our little kitchen in St.Hanshaugen with my laptop by the window, stealing internet connection from the neighbour, naked trees outside and the heat turned up inside, things are really, really great.
Things are so great they are easily mistaken for guarantees.
But none of it is guaranteed:
- My life, my breathing and existence.
- My health, my body and the experiences I am able to have.
- My friends and family, people in my life.
- My assets, materialistically and personally
All this could be lost.
We walk a tight rope every day and yet we don’t realize…
These “things” are what keeps us balanced!
I care for these “things” and maybe that’s just why I’m smiling.
I feel balanced and ready to walk a long way!
But now, I will walk straight to bed…:)
Goodnight, whoever you are.
I love your posts Helen.
Last week I met a lady from Oslo. I love her accent! Also, she is very stylish and very, very, very blonde!
Hej hej! (with a Scandinavian accent 😉 )
I love living here right now, although I’d say Stockholm is much more stylish. People in Oslo are friendlier and just geniunly good people! Don’t know where I’ll eventually settle down but if you stick around you might find out haha!
Have a great weekend over there! xxox
This was wonderful, Helen. I could clearly see and feel.
Yes, well too often we forget to appreciate what we’ve got, regarding them, all too simply, as granted, normal. It is great you can stop and hold them.
Hi Dhyan,
I’m glad you liked the post. I didn’t know where it was going when I started writing. But thats the beauty of expression.
Have a wonderful weekend with many many many extra”ordinary” moments!
Så sant, så sant Helen! Du beskriver det så bra! Önskar dig en goody dag! KRAM