As we pass through the decades of life we can be surprised at how many hard times there are. In hard times the best thing to do is surround ourselves with friends and press through. Hard times do force us to become stronger people and they refine our character. They have an important purpose as they make us grow while they teach us a million things we can’t learn when our life is going smoothly.
However, there are also times when we are in a hard situation and it is not good for us to stay in it. It may be a situation we have inadvertently ended up in that could crush us eventually if we stay. Maybe we will even get to the point where we can’t function anymore, like in a total burnout. In some situations the best and healthiest thing to do, is to do something brave and radical! To step out totally. Read More »
Sometimes life feels like one l o n g to-do list. We just get 3 tasks done and then there are 4 more at the top of our list. However if we are regularly taking steps to simplify we will gradually have less and less to do. Many small steps over a year can free up untold time and headspace. If we do want to simplify then one thing to try cut out is double handling. Double handling doubles the work of a task. Conversely, cutting out double handling can halve our tasks!
When our children are young we put them in cute outfits with matching socks. We arrange playdates for them, and we bring out trays of healthy little snacks. The sun just shines. And we have no idea how cute this age actually is.
Living in a hills region is a special experience. Once you move up it’s difficult to drag yourself away. Only urgent medical appointments or the need to go to work have a strong enough pull.
