Does Inspiration need a space…

Deciding where and when to write, for me, just takes the will to do so. Much like every other decision in life, your mindset, desire to achieve and of course passion, is pretty much all you need. Pictures of the perfect space overlooking the ocean, a soft gentle breeze caressing your body, the sound of birds chirping in the background all conjure up the ideal space for inspiration.

But in essence all I need is a moment to think, a moment to notice, a moment to put it all down on virtual paper. Most times I’m writing while sitting up in my bed with the family busy bodying around, watching their favourite TV series, asking questions, telling stories about their day. If I couldn’t find a moment within that familial chaos, I’d never find the time to relax and share my thoughts.

Growing up in a large family, you soon learn how to zone out to spend much needed time in your own world, to virtually go where you want to go. To that dreamland where everything you’ve every wished for comes true. To that tennis match where you’ve served yet another ace and won the final in shiny glory. To that mountain top gazing upon the ocean view watching the sun set. To that small but intimate group of friends where you laugh, share and learn to love.

So do I need a special space to write? I guess not. Wherever I am, I make it that special space not only to write, but to simply be.

What’s your CHOICE

This morning at work, one of my colleagues asked me with acute curiosity and a bit of disgust – “Why are you so cheerful this morning?” And without thought I answered, “This morning I woke up and chose to be happy.” There was nothing different about today. It was raining cats and dogs (oh and by the way, I love the rain). There was no great bit of news. I did not win the lottery. I did not get a raise. And I still don’t have any grandchildren.

But just the act of choosing to be happy. I. WAS. HAPPY.

And that’s the power of choice. Life is all about choice in everything that we do. And there are always only two choices.

To be happy or sad
To move forward or stay where you are
To forgive or to forever be resentful
To love or to hate
To drink red wine or ice cold bubbly
To exercise or to lay on the couch
To sit on the sand or to swim in the sea
To tell the truth or to lie
To laugh or to cry

Our life is one choice after another. The hard part is taking ownership of our lives and realising that the choice is always ours.

My love of lists

So I’ve been wanting to get back into my blogging for a while now and to do so I realised I needed a little help.  Well maybe a lot.  OK !  I needed a great big fire under you know where to start again.  So I’ve enlisted with WordPress to send me topics every day to get me going.

Lo and behold I’ve been sent the greatest of gifts.  I need to make a list.  You cannot imagine my joy.  Just to put things into perspective.  I’m the type of person who will leave home on a Saturday morning with a list of things to do and, as I complete each task, I take enormous pleasure in crossing them off.  So much so that if I do something that’s not on the list, I immediately write it on the list and then, with the greatest of satisfaction, I cross it off.  LOL. I laugh at myself all the time, so you can too.

So here are my lists for today’s writing challenge:

Things I Like
Sunsets
Flowers
Ice cold Bubbly
Unexpected visits from friends
Fam Jams (family get togethers)
Things I’ve Learned
Trust your judgement
Parents are your biggest fans – appreciate them
Honesty, integrity and hard work will get you everywhere, eventually
You can be your worst enemy – stop beating up on yourself
Always but always do the right thing
Things I Wish
I could see into the future
I could protect my children forever
I could fly
I understood the value of my parents while they were alive
I could see how people see me
Things You’re Good At
Bringing people together
Sharing
Cooking
Drinking ice cold bubbly
Laughing

Go ahead! I dare you to make your own list!