The grass sometimes appears greener on the other side, be it in your friends lives or their relationships or careers. If COVID has showed me anything, it is that the simple things in life are often the sweetest. I seem to be returning time and time again to this small golden grain of knowledge. That said!…… I am wanting to make my own grass greener, by appreciating how good my life is by appreciating things like my children, partner, close friends, the beautiful location I live in, my home, my garden, all the animals around me, the huge variety of food I can buy close by…… the list goes on. I’m still undecided about my career, work, yeh that thing that pays the bills! But again, I can see the good things like having a permanent job 15 minutes from home along with the lovely people I work with and 10 weeks leave – to live my real life! Perspective is everything.
It is true however that sometimes the grass is greener on the other side – but instead of complaining about it or being jealous or envious, I intend to get off my proverbial bum and take myself to the other side! It is up to me to create some spice and variety in my life, open up my world and mind to new experiences. As they say “I am not a tree so I can move!”. Life is not to be wasted and opportunities around me are abound. Once we have more freedom due to COVID, I am going to celebrate milestones, create more memories with my family, go on road trips with others and by myself, explore the world around me including art, landscapes and natural wonders. It is up to us to make our patch greener, feed it a little or a lot. We are in the driver’s seat, gears in hand and foot on the accelerator of life. No more hand braking. I am taking hold of the steering wheel of my life….. Watch this space….
Go greener, wider & bigger. Be kinder to yourselves.
Iris May 30th Sept 2021
Be Kind to Yourselves - BK2Y 