Happy new year!
I have spent a fair bit of time today on social media. Just now my immediate thought was – what a waste of my precious few hours of free time! And yet…
It has made me stop and sit.
It has made me stop and think.
Looking back and thinking forward as is the custom on the first day of a new year. Today the first day of a new decade.
I have come to a conclusion – more reflection is needed. Constructive reflection. Digging into my mind’s drawers and cupboards. Finding files and doing that sorting thing. Save. Delete. File for later. I have no desire to reach the ctrl-alt-delete stage. Self care is on the agenda.
Best ingredient for constructive reflection? Time.
Time with friends.
Time with family.
Time with me.
Time to delve into the dark matter, the fun stuff, the tears and the laughter.
Time for deep conversations – we don’t often do those.
Time for experiences – together and alone. A walk in the woods. A night under the stars. A play. A scouting weekend. A good movie. A new destination. My town. The world. Time for exploring the outside and the inside.
Time doing the things that make me feel good – that expand and open my mind. Time spent scribbling, drawing.
Time with the people that enable, accept, challenge, care and love – finding the inspiration and the courage to do just that.
Time.
I really do wish you a happy new year, and me. Let’s do our utmost to have a good time.