What's in a name?

According to my Apple dictionary, admittedly not a definitive source, a ‘consideration’ is a thought, reflection, meditation, concern, rumination etc. I would like this blog to do those things. I’m hoping I can keep the posts positive because, as someone once reminded me, it is important to practise the habits of mind that you value and want to foster. For me those are: positivity, curiosity, openness and self-reflection (hence, a blog is a good forum).


Also, I’m calling them 'small' because I would like to try to get into the habit of blogging briefly but often. That way I can reflect on everyday occurrences and make this form of writing and thinking a habit, hopefully.


Sunday, 3 February 2013

Fresh hell

(This post was drafted on Jan. 30th or 31st, but I was too sick to post it until now.)

'Oh, what fresh hell is this?' (or some variation thereof) ~ Dorothy Parker

I have learned, from having this blasted inner ear infection, how to do several new things. Or, more precisely, do old things in a new way. For example, I've learned to brush my teeth with my right (non-dominant) hand, take a shower sitting down and sleep sitting up. That last one I haven't fully mastered, and probably never will. I also managed to eat soup with my right hand because of an IV attached to my left. I have spent more hours over the last week sitting doing nothing, but without being bored, than I thought humanly possible; this gives me fresh insight into meditation practices. So, as a positive takeaway from this illness I would recommend trying to do something mundane with your opposite hand or much slower than you usually do it; it will make you notice and appreciate the activity more (and you may find the result funny or messy).


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