Simple things...

A weekend of sunshine; serious, 84 degree sunshine, with not a cloud in the sky or a breeze in the air. It was a weekend without structure, one of few as most seem to include cramming in a whole host of arrangements, plans, sports, socials and the like. But this weekend was random, unplanned and what a joy it was to indulge in such freedom; slowing down and allowing time to consider the greater picture of life and what is important.

So what does matter...status, money, potential? When the sun shines and the sky is blue, all that seems to matter is enjoying the simple things; the warmth of the sun on your face, the smell of freshly cut grass, the sound of children playing, the soothing rhythm of a train ride, ice cold gin and tonic with zesty lemon, a beautiful sunset...simple, very simple, but things we all enjoy. So, why don't more of us live the dream, give up the career, the house, the material, for a life of simplicity?

Well, I am starting to question this now and have been considering the concept all weekend, but like everyone else, Monday morning approaches, which means back to reality and back the daily grind of status, money, potential. Shame...as are we all that scared of letting go of what we perceive as important or has it gotten to the stage of what we own and desire ends up owning and consuming us? I guess it needn't be a choice, perhaps we can have it all; the career, the house, the material and still enjoy and share the simple things.

If it is one thing I have figured out this sunny weekend, it is that I need both; ongoing challenge and stimulation combined with zesty lemons, gin and sunsets!

'One's real life is often the life that one does not lead.'- Oscar Wilde