Friday 9th June 2023
Sometimes having too many choices can be overwhelming. Today I found myself getting a bit worked up about work and the plan going forward. If you've been following this blog, you might know that I'm not usually a great planner but a rather loose one. However today was one of those freakish times when I kept zooming off into the far distant future and having lots of 'should do' energy.
I realised that I was stuck in the rabbit hole of impossible land, so decided to get physical and planned a walk. I bought some new walking shoes earlier and I knew I had to wear them in. Unlike my usual running shoes, these aren't put on and go as they are heavier, waterproof and got a clunkier feel. The weather was nice and sunny and I wanted to try a route which starts about 30 meters from my brother's house.
It's been really dry in Scotland since I got here so the first small waterfall was a trickle. But I was impressed by the forest-like feel and the new green shine of all the trees. My shoes felt really solid and my steep uphills felt quite easy with the thicker grip.
I stopped and sat on top of the ridge on a bench and looked out over Paisley and Glasgow towards the hills in the distance. It was a stunning view and gave me the much needed head space to get back into the current moment.
Crossing a road, I ended up walking behind some very bouncy spaniels who looked as if they would be happy with me throwing their ball. But their owner seemed aware of their charms and kept them focused on their path. Going back down the hill, I realised just how slippy my running shoes are on dusty trails and the new shoes made me feel a lot more confident and able-footed.
I managed to do a 5km loop and caught the beginning of the end of school run. After sitting on the couch for a while, I realised how much my legs must have worked lugging the heavier shoes around because they weren't cooperating much when I got up for the loo.
But I'm feeling a lot less overwhelmed after my walk in nature and the feeling of gratitude is back. I'm loving my life and as far as the future goes... môre is nog 'n day ( tomorrow is another day ~ Great Afrikaans saying)
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