Small Considerations: October 2015

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.

Thursday, 1 October 2015

Trying to be happy

I've spent the last day and a half on crutches to rest my hip in an attempt to get the pain under control and avoid surgery. I've never needed crutches for any injury before so there has been a steep learning curve. I'm trying to remain positive in the face of difficulty by reminding myself of the good sides: my hip doesn't hurt as much as yesterday; also, this experience is good research for if/when I write a character who uses crutches.