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his month, we are exploring the
theme of freedom – the freedom to be
ourselves, to feel comfortable in our
bodies, to express ourselves physically
and creatively; the freedom to be
spontaneous and say ‘yes!’ to new and unexpected experiences- and the freedom to say no when we need to slow down and give
ourselves a rest. In our busy lives, where the demands on our time
often outweigh the time we have to give, it can be hard to step back
and own these freedoms, yet they are surely a path to a happier self.
It seems to me that, as individuals, some of these freedoms come
naturally to us, and others we are required to work at. Creative
freedom I embrace with ease – recipes, sewing patterns and craft
projects are all open to interpretation (unique flavour combinations
keep my family on their toes). Yet I can struggle to step away from my
schedule and embrace the unexpected in other areas of my life.
Spontaneity – while juggling the mental load of family, work and home - can make me nervous; throwing up a checklist of ‘what if this or that
doesn’t get done?’. And yet, I know that most of that stuff doesn’t
really matter, and some of the most wonderful experiences I’ve had
are when I’ve sent the ‘what ifs’ packing and just gone with the flow.
So, this month, I’m working on embracing my freedom to accept the
unexpected and welcome the opportunities that this brings. I hope
you’ll join me.
A path to
happiness
Kirstie Duhig, Editor