I lead a small life. Well, valuable, but small. And sometimes I wonder: Do I do it because I like it? Or because I haven’t been brave?
–Meg Ryan (as Kathleen Kelly), You’ve Got Mail
Even the grandest lives come down to a few people and places. Loved ones, your daily work, your neighborhood. I don’t mean that in a belittling way. I’ve been realizing how complete our lives can be with just the few people and activities you most love.
–Daphne Kalotay, Sight Reading
I spend a lot of time wondering about the shape of my life.
I’ve made two grand, sweeping location changes as an adult: the first, a move to Oxford to spend a year studying for my master’s degree; the second, a cross-country move to Boston from Texas with my husband nearly four years ago. Both of these moves, the kind that would mark a turning point in a novel, required more than the usual round of packing, planning and good-byes. They demanded a leap of faith, a willingness to plunge into an entirely new culture: new weather, new food, new ways of getting from place to place. The shape of my days – my work, my commute, how and where I shop and eat – has shifted each time, forming itself to the contours of my new city.
But I still wonder if my life is big enough.
I’m over at TRIAD today, musing about the quotes above and the size and shape of my life. Click over there to read the rest of my post.
cakes, tea and dreams 
Such wisdom in that You’ve Got Mail quote.
I always find my life feels small when I compare it to others…
One of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite movies. Off I go to read the rest of your wonderings.
Heading over!
The question I think I would be asking, in your life-concern is, “Am I where God wants me and am I doing what He wants me to do?” Sounds to me you have a very pleasant life. There are many who have lived great lives, being loved by many or by a few, and all without ever changing their address.
On a lighter note, what a blessing it must have been to move to Oxford while you worked on your Masters! I earned my Bachelors all online and am entertaining the thought of setting a goal for my Masters. I miss the classroom experience and would not go back to school unless I could have it. I cannot imagine the thrill of going somewhere as lovely as Oxford to study. What a rich legacy the area contains.
Agreed. The “You’ve Got Mail” quote really set the tone for my day. I feel as if I’m constantly attempting to challenge myself; & now I’ve finally made a habit of keeping it consistent, but still… I think no matter what type of life you lead, there is always that urge to want ‘more’…
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I understand this feeling completely. I’m always trying to be brave and do more, and most of the time I feel like I’m exactly where I should be. But every once in a while that little thought crawls in my mind: “am I doing enough?” it’s often difficult to quiet that thought.