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.
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Non-fulfilled prophecy
I think I've learned a useful new skill (or is a habit of mind?) recently. Like any new skill/habit it's not totally reliable, but when it works it's worth it. On two weekends over the last month I've felt a migraine coming on. Instead of giving in to it, curling up in bed and feeling horrible for several hours of uselessness, I've got on with life. I've gone out with my husband and done some shopping. I've had brunch with friends. Basically I've consciously chosen to focus on non-taxing, but engaging activities. By staying in the present and not getting caught in the negative mental loop of 'I've got a migraine, don't I feel terrible,' I haven't succumbed to it. I know this won't work every time in every circumstance, but when I can it's nice to have the ability to not give in to the chronic migraine prophecy – especially on a nice weekend when I have other plans.
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