It’s been weeks since I posted, possibly the longest break since I started.
I felt bad about that for a bit. And then I didn’t anymore.
I decided recently that I was going to spend less time doing the following things:
- fiddling around on the computer
- tidying up
- going to the supermarket
- worrying
- checking my face for signs of decay
And, in contrast, I was going to spend more time:
- Having fun
- Building an exciting new company
- Spending time with my children doing things we both like
- Sitting and staring into the middle distance.
On this last point I am going to be particularly vigilant as it is not only one of my favourite things to do, but it has also been recommended by both the literary community (see poem by W.H.Davies here) and, as I read in the LATimes today, SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN to be good for your mental health.
Read all about it here and go and do it immediately.
Then tell me what you were pondering, I love tangential thoughts.
Good to see you all again xoxo.
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Thank you.
I think fiddling about on the computer could be the death of all of us. This LA Times piece is great, a wonderful companion piece to something I heard on Fresh Air last week: http://n.pr/alczE8
Not writing for a chunk of time is terrifically cathartic, I believe. But welcome back.
Love,
Miss W
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Very cool. I’m thinking that this must be why I feel so refreshed after walking the dog. Because that is what I do during the walk. Let my mind wander all over the place. I’m so glad that it is good for me!
.-= geekymummy´s last blog ..Two worlds combined =-.
Fascintating article. And so in line with new universal trends away from the driven, achievement-oriented ethos that has characterised Western society for so long – an ultimately soul-destroying ethos. Enjoy tangential thinking!
I’m a huge fan of brain-wandering. I always think it’s sad when children are constantly told to “pay attention” in class. I mean, I can see the point of that too, but maybe for just a few minutes here and there.
You said you liked tangents. Well, here’s one. There’s a medication in the US called Pepto-Bismol. You probably know it. What I’m wondering, is this: am I the only person who hears it as Pept-Abysmal?
That’s the kind of thing you get for brain-wandering.
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I haven’t posted anything for a long while either. I too fretted about it and then decided that as I was still writing poetry I hadn’t abandoned the dream all together and let myself off slightly. Wandering minds are good for the soul and wandering off and doing other activities seems like a fine plan to me too. But echoing Miss Whistle, welcome back it’s always a pleasure to read your posts x
.-= The Divorcee´s last blog ..On dreams =-.
But I do this when I shouldn’t be, like when on the phone, watching crap telly, reading Where The Wild Things Are to the boys…again…glad to know it’s good for me, not just a sign of flakiness.
.-= Knackered Mother´s last blog ..Reality Bytes =-.
I am posting much less, too, as I am working on something bigger. World domination, mwah mwah mwah.
See, that’s where too much mind-wondering can get you…
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I liked the poem and definitely agree about it being helpful to wander around sometimes without a particular plan. Walking the dog I get lots of little ideas for stories that have me otherwise stymied. Not that they get terribly better, but I think I make incremental progress and that always feels good. Thank you!
i like the idea of staring into the middle distance. welcome back, MTFF. wishing you all the best for your new business. x shayma
great article – and the middle distance is where the magic happens. I’m really in to those kinds of theories when they’re backed up by research and also history. Dreams in particular are fascinating as is this book; really challenging and insightful, you might like..Our Dreaming Mind by Robert van de Castle.
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