Many of you who personally know me, know that my mind needs to be stimulated. I am interested in people, and I love laughter. And you will also know of my great love of nature and animals. The love of the outdoors is essential for my wellbeing. When I stopped my relationship with alcohol over twenty years ago I eventually realised that I needed a mixture of things to make my life positive and full. For my mental wellbeing I write.
I have a need to tell my story, to unburden myself. And I love to immerse myself into someone else’s journey and tell their tale. For my physical health I need to manually work. I need to work hard. Occasionally to the point where my whole body aches. It makes me feel alive and happy.
During these past few days I have power washed drives, erected fences, laid a tonne of decorative stone, and turned overgrown areas into great things of beauty. All this whilst the birds are singing around me. The little Robin watched contently whilst I built the fence. The red kites hovered as I power washed the drives. And much of the time Saffy is watching on as her Dad toils. And when I returned home to proof read my upcoming book, the blackbirds welcomed me home. The French doors open, Bach on the radio, and the birds joining in.
I know I have to do a variety of things so that the whole of me functions. I often daydream back to early childhood. And it reminds me that my true passion is nature and the great outdoors. I hope you all find what makes you happy. And now I am going to have that well earned facial and a manicure. Have a wonderful day out there.
