Conscious Living

Something unexpected has arisen out of our move: I can no longer take care of routine errands on automatic pilot. I'm having to learn where everything is, having to get used to different store layouts, having to find a new dry cleaners, etc. It's been frustrating to be tired and to have to search for everything because I no longer can automatically go straight to what I need. In some cases I'm having to re-evaluate my product and brand choices because the same ones aren't offered at these stores.

I was surprised to realize how much this annoyed me. When I'm tired and have to go to the store for creamer, I want to get my kind of creamer and go home. I don't want to have to look at all the different kinds and decide which one to try. I want the familiar one I'm used to. Waa!

But this is forcing me to be much more conscious. Instead of juggling multiple topics at one time in my head and mindlessly pick up the creamer I normally get, I am having to actually be present in the moment and read the label. Compare. Make a decision. Risk disappointment if it doesn't taste the way I think it should, the way I'm used to.

This isn't a bad thing.

Great Weekend

It's been quite a nice weekend. I have caught up on some sleep and had some good meals so I feel much better than I did when the weekend started. Peaceful, full belly, no longer sleep-deprived. Ah, what a good rest.