A thought for the weekend

It's the weekend! and a rather damp one at that. 

So I was doing, what I usually do, when I'm short on inspiration. Searching pinterest. . . . And I happened to come across this little gem, of a saying.

 Now that I'm older, this saying is something I defiantly strive for in my everyday life.

I know that everyone likes to have fun, meet new people and try new things. But I sometimes feel, that people can get fun & exciting confused with drama. It's easy to get caught up in it all. wasting a lot of energy, on who said what and when they said it. But if you're anything like me it can be such a drain on you're energy. When it  could be spent on doing something way more positive.   

However on the other hand, I feel people can often confuse the word calm, with boring. Because it's associated with playing it safe, & not taking risks. But I think that's not true at all. 

Choosing to have a calm and happy existence wherever, however possible, sounds like a truly amazing idea to me. I think choosing to be calm, and being able to distance yourself, from unnecessary  drama helps put other things, that happen in our day to day lives into perspective. So you can spend more time focusing on the 'good things' that are going on, instead of the negative.

And to be able to say I'm happy being this way, is the ultimate goal surely.  To me, being calm doesn't mean being boring. It means feeling comfortable and relaxed in my homemade environment. 

Think Less, Do More

I often like to brows pinterest for inspiration. For hairstyles, arts & crafts, typography, recipes. Basically just about everything... I may need in life.

But what I especially, like to do on a quite drizzly afternoon, with a cup of tea. Is perusal quotes. (I know, I sound ancient.) To quote my Nan; "But just you remember, it's the little things." & she's right. I find it oddly comforting to read typed affirmation.

Like everyone, the quotes that resonate with me the most, are the one's I know I should do more of.

The one above is particularly applicable to my own personality, & ties in nicely, with my first ever blog post. "Think less, do more."

This is something I strive to do more often. 

I'm one of those people, who feels safe with a plan. I like to know whats happening & when. Which is all well & good. However, I find this can also be an unhelpful way to be. A primary example, is that the prospect of a holiday away, can often feel very stressful as there is so much that needs to be planned. It can be off putting.

This is when the "think less do more" scenario works well for me. Being more spontaneous, is exciting. & also leaves less time, for my brain to start over thinking/worrying. 

Myself and the fella, recently took a spontaneous trip to Milton Keynes. Doesn't sound too exciting I know. But It was nice to go somewhere different for a change. & since I'm new too this old driving, lark, in my book it was a pretty substantial driving feat. The trip was nice. minus the downpour. It was lovely to spend some quality time together. We even had a little picnic & everything.   :)