R&R

An uncharacteristically short post…

I am currently having a week off as I transition between jobs.

I had been feeling off and particularly unproductive in the 3 weeks before this holiday.

I have been fighting the urge to be productive, so I set no alarms. I wake up when I wake up. Often that happens to be early anyway, so I use the time to read or study with no targets, no pressure.

Once my wife and child are awake, our family day begins.

It has been so good to have no agenda, to be in nature, to spend so much close, meaningful time with family. Minimal tech, being present. My mind is calm. I feel closer to my family. I am so proud of my child for learning so much so quickly, for showing genuine affection to everyone and every living being (lessons for me here!), and for a genuine love of life.

The mental space afforded to me by having no agenda has been wonderful. Ideas have been flowing and I have more clarity over what I really want.