Do Today's Work Today

     When I was a little girl I remember my Mom as being always in motion.  She NEVER stopped.  She would move from one room to the next, picking up this, putting away that, closing a door here or there, wiping off the counter, sweeping the floor, folding clothes, putting clothing away, and on and on and on.  The real trick was the way that it was just "her."  She never seemed like she was just trying to get things over with.  That was just the way that she operated, almost like a personality trait.  She is still that way today.  When Mom is around things are in order.  I have often thought that she really ought to just "let it go" until tomorrow, or sit down for a bit and do it later.
       Lately I have been pretty consistant in my house cleaning and straightening.  I have found myself flitting around at night from room to room "putting the house to sleep" as I have heard it called.  The closer thing get to being in order there is a stillness that enters my home and more importantly, my spirit.  I feel calm.  I am coming to realize that this is why my Mother does things this way.  It is so much easier to do today's work today and it brings a sense of peace.  I'm not talking about always having things mopped and vacuumed and deep cleaned.  I simply refering to the kinds of messes that happen day to day; toys, backpacks, papers, dishes, etc. etc.  So anyway, I guess I just want to say, "Thanks Mom!"  You have taught me a valuable lesson all of these years and I think I am finally getting it.  Love you!