Reflection

It sounds like a slightly cheesy word, 'reflection' buts lets face it, how much time do we spend in this place? Wise men say 'past is past' but that does represent quite a challenge. In reality, how much time do we spend breathing heavily and wading through contemplation about what could have been and what might have happened if..? One of he most basic keys of wisdom must surely be, if we have more control of our thoughts, we can change our feelings and actions. I once wrote a song called 'Whose Children' with a lyric in the chorus saying 'the state of all mankind is dependent on your mind'. As time advances, I am realising more and more how true this is. So where am I today? Well, presently sitting up in bed, strong coffee to my right, laptop dead ahead. I've don't the diary thing, as a youngster, done a blog once before but for some reason, this time feels different. Less of a cathartic journey in self exploration and more a passage of life contemplation. Everybody seems stressed, unwell due to stress related illness, over rushed, frustrated, angry and generally dissatisfied. Having been surrounded by a generous helping of bereavement and loss, time and health seem continually more precious and its making me consider what needs to happen to get the most out of each moment. Though I have one heck of a lot to learn, I think part of the key to fulfilment includes who we spend our time with and how we think.
Some days really feel like they are there to test us. We sigh more than normal, feel perhaps more aware of our breathing and our own heart beat. It's challenging to explore the best way to cope in these situations. Perhaps a combination of meditation, medication (just kidding) and perhaps an endorphin rush with the help of a sturdy punch bag! Then there is the other angle, maybe in some may we grow from just living the feelings, even if unpleasant. There surely comes a time for everybody when the unexpected will happen and send us into a spin for a temporary loss of perspective. Maybe these occurrences are indicators of a time for change, a time to do things differently. That in it self can be a scary journey. It's often easier to stay stuck, in the very place you're trying to get out of, than actually do something different. However, if you keep adding 1 + 1 it keeps making 2. All said and done, it's only by taking the first steps of risk that there is a chance of achieving everything we aspire to be.