Oh my goodness so much has changed in my life since my last
post (which was about 100 years ago, I know!)
There have been some fairly major upheavals at work which
are now beginning to settle down. I am looking forward to getting properly
stuck into my new role as Programme Manager, lots to do and lots to learn!
Combine this with the fact I have also ‘lost’ two children
over the last 2 months, one to University and one to begin his Army training
and maybe you can see where this is going....
The uncertainty at work, and the huge changes at home have
had a big knock-on effect on my life. Creativity has been at an all time low –
I have not Instagrammed, blogged or taken many pictures at all. Crafting has
been relegated to bottom of my list of priorities and I have even struggled to
keep up a regular yoga practice (and don’t even ask about the gym!!!) The
allotment and garden have probably seen their least attention in ages which has
rightly resulted in rubbish crops. In fact, confession time, I have spent most
evenings not doing an awful lot, watching mindless crap on the TV and feeling a
bit sorry for myself... This in turn has been making me feel guilty and
therefore even worse about my lack of enthusiasm.
But – slobbing on the sofa is no way to spend all your time
and I am ready to embrace the spirit of the season and start afresh, out with
the old and in with the new.
I have lots of new projects planned, have booked a couple of
craft fair stalls to give me a goal and am due to go to a couple of crafty workshops
to hopefully inspire and enthuse me. I am also trying hard to recognise and
respect when I need a bit of quiet time, things are all about balance and time
to be reflective and introspective are important too, especially for me.
I am not making rash promises of blog updates every week and
masses of creativity happening – but I
am going to promise to do one thing each day which makes me happy. It might be
posting a picture or spending an extra 10 minutes with my journal. It may be
doing a few yoga asanas before bed or spending a few moments breathing and
being thankful.
What are you doing today which makes you happy?
