Tapas~off to a good start

I set my alarm last night.  That was the first phase of increasing the probability of me getting up at 7:00 a.m.  Years ago, after taking my first sabbatical (so to speak), I remember telling folks that I thought I would have a difficult time working from home.  I imagined sleeping in, working in my pajamas and only showering when absolutely necessary, as defined by me!  I knew people who worked from home and most of them exhibited at least one of the above characteristics.  OK, before you state the obvious, I KNOW that I'm not working, at least in the conventional sense of the word.  However, in my daily endeavors to find meaning and purpose (now THAT is work!) I resemble the aforementioned remark.  The good news is that I have saved on my water bills as laundry and showering seem to occur much less:)  This is where Tapas (self-discipline) comes in....so I got up this morning, had coffee, and was on my mat by 8:00 a.m.  That is 2.5 hours earlier than I have been practicing!  Good start.  As far as painting one room at a time, doing one thing at a time and practicing patience-also a good start.  Yesterday, before my declaration of tapas, I would have come home and painted in the dark, even though the lighting was poor, just so I could "git 'er done!"  It actually isn't lack of patience, it is that I get so excited I want it done NOW.  OK, I guess it is tied into patience.....and when I let it, it becomes overwhelming and I find myself rearranging rooms, packing bags and painting the trim all at the same time.   Oh, Pamela, Pamela, Pamela....you are a mere infant on this journey of discovery.  But, I did get up and I did write this blog piece.  Mission accomplished.  Now off to eat some Tapas....just kidding!