Relax Your Mind

Daily writing prompt

How do you relax?

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I probably miss out on a lot of good entertainment on television. But I lost the habit in the 1970s when I was too poor to have a set, and never regained it. From the bits and pieces I catch when my wife is watching, I don’t think that I am missing much. I’d much rather sit down with a good book, play a game of Civilization on the computer, or read other people’s blog posts. Having gotten back into playing guitar again, I can find a lot of enjoyment running through progressions, runs, and even scales.

The Balancing Act

Sometimes relaxation shades a bit too heavily into work. The garden is one area that tends to happen to. I have to guard against that because if I let it get too much like work, I won’t keep it up. That is why this year I decided that next year I would cut the gardening back a bit. This year, I was promised assistance in the garden that didn’t materialize. So next year I will cut back. Surprisingly, this has already led to creative time spent thinking about how I can “right-size” the garden. Amazing what thinking about doing less results in thoughts of more enjoyment!

I am thankful that at seventy-nine, I am still able to do so much physically. Outside activity has always been a large part of my relaxation routines. The arthritis in my feet and ankles has finally ruled out long-distance hiking. But I still enjoy going for walks and browsing stores and sites. I especially appreciate visiting interesting stores, not to buy, but to appreciate the creativity of other craftspeople and artists. It tickles my own creative senses when I see someone else being creative, and I go home to my own shop energized.