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So, my new morning routine leaves very little in the way of time for updating journals. I'm getting in 20 minutes of meditation/contemplative prayer and 15 minutes of writing practice - as well as the essentials of washing, dressing, eating and spending time with the husband. So far, I'm not sure I'm getting much from it. The idea of the contemplative prayer is to bring you more in touch with God - but I feel I'm in constant contact already. Also, meditation is supposed to calm the mind and, amongst other things, help with concentration - neither of which are really a problem for me.
I know - lucky me! I know this stuff is a struggle for other people but it isn't for me. I think devoting more time to writing, especially as I have Ideas for DOAICS, may be more productive. I can practice my concentration by not getting distracted by the internet! I do want to keep going with the Writing Practice exercises, though. Doing the Lectio Divina in the evenings is also proving interesting.
I haven't played any KH for a couple of nights. Watched telly (Who do you think you are and DS9) on Thursday and sat up with the husband going down memory lane last night. The plan is to get out of the jungle at some point today, though.
I've also picked up knitting again. I've found a gorgeous pattern for a lacy scarf that I want to make for my mother's birthday - but it's a bit involved in places, so I'm going to make myself one to practice! And I'm making the husband a kind of poncho/cape type thing to keep his shoulders warm and, hopefully, help with the arthritis. I find knitting very relaxing.
In work news, it was a long and busy week but productive. There's a thing that I've been acting as PM on for over a year that usually feels like herding cats whilst wading through treacle - but this week (Thursday afternoon in particular) suddenly leapt forward. Of course, it's all on hold for the next 4-6 weeks because the people who are going to do the training aspect, AND the people who are going to be trained, are all heading for their busiest time of the year - but progress has definitely been made. It is a very nice feeling.
The grandson started his new school on Wednesday. The daughter posted a picture of him looking suitably small in his slightly too large uniform. Bless. We shall get all the goss when they arrive in a couple of hours.
OK, I'm going to watch a bit of Persona 1, then get this day underway.
I know - lucky me! I know this stuff is a struggle for other people but it isn't for me. I think devoting more time to writing, especially as I have Ideas for DOAICS, may be more productive. I can practice my concentration by not getting distracted by the internet! I do want to keep going with the Writing Practice exercises, though. Doing the Lectio Divina in the evenings is also proving interesting.
I haven't played any KH for a couple of nights. Watched telly (Who do you think you are and DS9) on Thursday and sat up with the husband going down memory lane last night. The plan is to get out of the jungle at some point today, though.
I've also picked up knitting again. I've found a gorgeous pattern for a lacy scarf that I want to make for my mother's birthday - but it's a bit involved in places, so I'm going to make myself one to practice! And I'm making the husband a kind of poncho/cape type thing to keep his shoulders warm and, hopefully, help with the arthritis. I find knitting very relaxing.
In work news, it was a long and busy week but productive. There's a thing that I've been acting as PM on for over a year that usually feels like herding cats whilst wading through treacle - but this week (Thursday afternoon in particular) suddenly leapt forward. Of course, it's all on hold for the next 4-6 weeks because the people who are going to do the training aspect, AND the people who are going to be trained, are all heading for their busiest time of the year - but progress has definitely been made. It is a very nice feeling.
The grandson started his new school on Wednesday. The daughter posted a picture of him looking suitably small in his slightly too large uniform. Bless. We shall get all the goss when they arrive in a couple of hours.
OK, I'm going to watch a bit of Persona 1, then get this day underway.
