Having spent the Summer in a state of flux, believing that perhaps writing wasn’t for me, I find myself in a new role (be it temporary at present), still with links to education but not at the coal face. It’s challenging, requires me to exercise my writing and listening skills and involves supporting and helping others. Working a slight shift pattern is advantageous allowing me to factor in the exercise I enjoy into my daily life and I am able to see how I can start to make time to write. The motivation and self belief is returning, as is the passion to write for pleasure.
I’ve been able to draw my inspiration from many sources. From Listening to the audio book Change your thoughts, Change your life by the late Dr.Wayne Dyer to seeing friends and families achieve fantastic qualifications after overcoming amazing obstacles. I’m learning the pure joy in being and that sometimes we really need to let things just flow. Striving continually towards a goal, even one you are passionate about leads to a feeling of lack of fulfillment when it doesn’t go to plan. Quietening your mind and simplifying your life can often be the key to moving forward.
Enjoying the moment is crucial but often very difficult as our mind wanders to ideas both past and future. That is probably why having a dog has made such a difference. With teenagers/ young adults at home, it is easy to slip into lazy ways as their need for you changes. But a dog must be walked and fed! What you get in exchange is unconditional love and companionship and a feeling of being important in the life of another as you help your offspring achieve their independence. Learning not to take today for granted and watching Jasper, our Springer be in the moment are truly the greatest lessons I have learnt to date.
