By now, if you have been reading any of my blogs you know why I’m writing one so I’m going to do away with the introduction! And if you don’t, please read previous posts which will help understand my journey.
I don’t know what to write today, absolutely nothing of any real significance has happened in my life in the last 24 hours. I’ve had no epiphanies, no aha moments and no thoughts of anything meaningful to write. I’m not entirely sure why I am writing anything other than I promised to be accountable to myself for the goals I have set.
So, have I done anything towards them? Well, I went for my daily walk this morning even though initially I didn’t feel like doing so. It was a gorgeous morning, the autumn sun was out and people I walked past said ‘good morning’ because they were as pleased to see the sun as I was. It’s been a bit grey and moody in Suffolk this last week. The sun always lifts people’s moods, I think. It was such a lovely morning I decided to go the long way home, extending my walk further. So, I can tick off the fit and healthy goal by going for my daily walk. I’ve also made plans for new walks to go on though I’ve seen we will be getting rain for all of next week. I’m sure I will find some time to go out.
I have also spent a lot of time considering my books today and considering how I can make the changes that have been suggested. And I have actually started to make them. I know how to weave things through all the books now and I have decided to trust my instincts rather than hold myself back as I feel I did before. I have found a little spot to do my writing as well, in fact I am typing from there right now and feel perfectly comfortable. So, this will become my writing space. I have, therefore, made some steps forward on my goal to be a successful writer.
And I have also contributed to my local community. As I say, I wished a lot of people a good morning on my walk, which I do feel is part of being connected. Smiling and speaking to strangers for no other reason than we are all the same regardless of everything. I did also spend some time today working out what I meant in my own mind about the community projects that keep niggling away. I put some thoughts down on paper which, for me, is a first step towards creating something tangible. I have, therefore, made some headway on my goals around community.
Although there have been no revelations today, no epiphanies, no aha moments, the day has been a series of steps taken in the right direction towards my goals. A good day, then.
I am soaring. I am thriving. I am successful. And I am very grateful for the life I have.
Louisa Simpson 