Life...

When I think about what to write each evening, I am amazed at the number of topics that come to mind. Each day brings a whole host of events and actions which stir up a whirlwind of emotion and so the thought trail starts.....

I thoroughly enjoy going off into my thoughts as a drive around the countryside to and from work. I love it, escaping into a daydream world...each thought set off by a song, a topic of conversation, the sight of a view. It is amazing how we switch to auto pilot, finding our destination safely without being able to recall a single moment of the journey.

I guess we do this in all elements of life, sometimes to the detriment of relationships, taking things for granted. Life is such a challenge, with a new struggle everyday...but each day is a choice; good day or bad day and that is the choice that we make when we wake each morning.

As I get older, I am finding the simple things, a hug, a smile, a friendly gesture of kindness mean so much more to me than ever before. The purpose of life becomes clearer, but the baggage you have picked up on the journey still keeps it interesting - I wonder if you ever strike a moment of complete contentment or is life just a process of chasing the dream?