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.


Tuesday, 20 January 2015

Ode to public transport

I took the tram to dinner at a friend's house last night. It was the first time on public transport in weeks because it's too hard on my sore hip and I don't have the energy after work to walk to the tram stop. It made me realise two things. First, I miss taking public transport. I get to listen to my playlist instead of whatever's on the radio in the car (I know I could plug my phone into the car, but I never bother). Also, I get to people-watch: I practise writing character descriptions and backstories for strangers. Second, I've fallen into a habit of thinking I can't do things because my hip will hurt. Sometimes that's true, but last night I had been resting all afternoon because my boss kindly let me work half-days until my hip is fixed. I might be a bit sore today but I enjoyed the journey more. Driving would have involved trying to find parking and knowing my husband needed to go out but him letting me take the car anyway (my bad hip trumps his healthy ones). Hopefully I can remember this advice to myself: do the things you enjoy, even if they might hurt a little.

Do you think pain aversion should over-rule fun experiences?

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