This is a random post, and the reason why is that I have been distracted and scatterbrained this week for various reasons. I had drafted another blog post but forgot to post it. What can I say? Woops for that.
I’ll post that other blog update soon, as I’m taking this opportunity while my brain has been meandering in dreamland to post this one instead.
A mind that meanders in dreamland pretty much makes up the bulk of my day. At school I got in trouble for not paying attention in class. Now in middle-age I have perfected the art of looking like I am paying attention when in fact my brain is elsewhere. It’s like leaving a light on in your house when you’re out; I do that a lot too, by accident of course. I’m absentminded generally.
This week, in between invigilating winter exams at my day job in secondary education, medical appointments, family life and writing life, my saturated sponge of a brain has been stretched to its limit. Amidst all of the daily happenings, my son reminded me to appreciate the little things, simply by doing so himself. Children naturally appreciate the ‘little’ things, which are actually the more important things in life, as that’s what keeps me grounded in the present. Looking at the moon. A robin on a fence. A funny-shaped cloud.
Ideas start from inspiration, so focusing on our surroundings is a good way to channel creativity. It works for me; I use everyday inspiration in my promotional videos, blog posts and fiction.
Anyway, that’s all for now. Hope you’re keeping a balance between idling your week away, and being mindful of the real world too, like I am. Happy Hump Day, folks.
Leilanie Stewart 
I agree it’s difficult to keep focussed when there’s so much going on around us. I’m a pretty organised person in general, but recently I keep forgetting little things – but I put that down to getting oldere and my brain getting full! Your son has the right idea though, as do most small children. Ideally, they don’t have heads crammed full of things to do, as adults do. This leaves them free to observe their surroundings, bit by bit, and get to know the world by putting those pieces together. Having said that, so many of them are forced by social movements to grow up far too quickly, to take on board far more complex issues than I had to as a child. Let’s hope there are enough parents like you out there, letting them be children rather than small adults; it’s the only chance they’ll get. Thanks for sharing, and may your surroudings inspire your creative thoughts. 🙂
Thank you! I really think there’s too much to remember and to keep track of in the adult world, so seeing things through a child’s eyes provides a necessary reset that we all could do with from time to time. ☺️