There are three things I’ve learned never to discuss with people: politics, religion and the great pumpkin.
*Charlie Brown
It’s time! I poured a lot into this blog over the years. I began with Wordpress which had a beautiful community of people. Then I found out about SquareSpace, it seemed to have less ads but this also came with a price. I purchased my own domain and began to create a new blog. Unfortunately, I got caught up in social media. Specifically Instagram. I started to use my iPhone as my primary picture taker and memory maker and posted all my memories and ordinary moments on I.G. I didn’t seem to have time to sit in front of an actual computer at a desk and reflect on the beauty of my days.
I used to go out into our world, more specifically my little community and take pictures with my DSLR. I didn’t seem to mind carrying that big camera around, much like a purse, always with me. This goes back to when I was a teenager and often would have my real film camera slung over my shoulder.
I’m making a mindful choice to step back in time. I know it may sound silly but I long for simpler days. I don’t like how I have allowed my smart phone and social media to take hold of my precious time.
I have decided to give up I.G.and spend more time writing my blog posts and speaking my podcast under the same name, “Life in the Wylde West”. I’m still using technology however I’m using it in a different more mindful way. I remember a decade ago when I would go through my days with my eyes wide open. I would take pictures of ordinary, extraordinary moments and sit with a hot cup of coffee in front of my computer and write about the blessings in my day. I would often share a picture with my words or even a video. I have decided to bring it back!
A couple weeks ago I was inspired to buy a bag of pumpkin seeds. I threw them in the old washtub we have in the back yard. This morning when I took my cup of coffee to the backyard to do some grounding, I noticed some leaf’s had popped their heads out above the earths surface!!! I was instantly filled with JOY. Planting seeds brings such HOPE. It has always been a visual reminder to me that when we plant seeds, water, nurture, give them plenty of sun and room to grow, they will indeed GROW!
Here is to the beginning of taking myself back to simpler times. I truly want to spend time connecting with people, finding time for creativity and making mindful nourishing choices.
CHEERS, HUZZAH!