Thursday, July 30, 2009

Slowing Down

I actually wrote this post two weeks ago (the last time I was sick!) but for some reason (probably crappy internet connection and impatience) I didn't get to actually post it. I've been busy since, and now have got sick all over again. Very irritating!
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Yesterday, in between my fevered sleeps and horredous coughing fits, I was reading this lovely lady's blog. As well as some photos of her oh-so-cute little man, she often makes wonderfully insightful comments. The post I have linked to is all about slowing down.

The timing of this post, for me, is excellent. I rush around. I try to stretch my days to fit just that little extra bit of 'stuff' in. I like to be busy. And where does it lead me? To a sick bed. Which is where I will probably be for the next three days.

Now, I don't want to blame this illness entirely on myself -- the flu is, after all, going around at the moment. But I do think that if I gave myself just a little more time to do, well, nothing, I might avoid falling quite so hard when I do get sick. So Jodi's post is a nicely timed reminder to slow down, just a little, and give myself some thinking and resting time.

As well as being good for my health, I can't help but think some slow time will be good for my writing. If my brain's too full of scheduling, as it often is of late, how will there ever be room for stories and ideas?

If nothing else good comes of this horrid flu, I guess at least it's forcing me to stop for a while!

Image by Mister Rad.

3 comments:

  1. Oh yes that was a great post, I love Jodi's blog and i love her thoughtful posts about things like that. its SO important to stop and slow down i think...

    enjoy the time while you can! if you can hehe i hope you feel better soon!!

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  2. Oh yes that was a great post, I love Jodi's blog and i love her thoughtful posts about things like that. its SO important to stop and slow down i think...

    enjoy the time while you can! if you can hehe i hope you feel better soon!!

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  3. Sorry to hear that you're sick! The flu has been very aggressive this winter (or every winter). Half of my colleagues are all sick.

    A while ago, I also wrote about the need to slow down and I remembered you comment it as "slowing down is good."

    So, here is my comment to you: Slowing down is good. And your writings / stories need a healthy body to create them.

    Last but not least, a heartfelt thank you to your encouraging comment to my lastet post. Coming from such a fine writer means a lot to me!

    Thanks again and enjoy the rest! :)

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