It's been nose to the grindstone and shoulder to the wheel since I returned from my brief stargazing jaunt, more of which will follow in due course. Long outstanding matters are being attended to, decluttering is ongoing, dealing with unpleasant bureaucracy is being faced. Without getting rid of baggage, we can never move forward into a new phase of exciting prospects and creativity.
I listened to a talk today where we were told that we spend 95% of our lives on the mundane, the repetitive motions of getting up, eating, showering, going to work, shopping, cooking, etc. and only 5% on creative living, experiencing something new. How sad that life has come to this, and it is probably true for most people. I think a conscious effort should be made to introduce new things into life - drive a different route to work, visit a new shopping centre, take a short road trip that won't need planning or a huge budget.These things may not sound exciting, but you don't know what you might discover, or who you might meet just by expanding your horizons. Take a red bus tour of your city, sit on a park bench and watch the passing parade or read a book. Smile at strangers. Talk to your neighbour. Do random acts of kindness.
Step out of your comfort zone and live life. Don't settle for mundane. We are all worth so much more.
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