Sunday Musings - Dogs and People

I was back at Brighton Beach again this morning. It was a lovely warm and clear morning, a lovely day to get out and about. There were people swimming, walking, cycling, boating, fishing. Everyone enjoying a warm late spring morning at the beach.

People and Pets at Brighton Beach South Australia

Mates at the Beach

As it was still early there were many people exercising their dogs on the beach. The dogs are always so happy, chasing balls, running into the sea, meeting other dogs and generally having a great time. 
They seem to have smiles on their faces. There was no aggressive behaviour  between the dogs, they greeted each other as old friends.

It was the same with the people. People smiled at each other, said "Good Morning". One lady stopped me to make sure I had noticed the Dolphins swimming out from the beach. People stopped and chatted to each other. It was lovely.

So here's the thing. If we can be friendly with each other when we are walking on the beach on a Sunday morning, why can't we be friendly to each other all the time?

Are we all so afraid of other people being better than we are, having more than we have; or that someone might take something from us?

If that is the case then it is time we let go the fear and treat everyone as we would like to be treated ourselves.

Just imagine what a difference that would make to our relationships and our life.

Hilary Thompson
The Out and About Therapist
Facilitator at Flourishing Relationships Retreats

Sunday Musings - Recharging my batteries

Brighton Beach South Australia

This morning when I awoke, I decided on a whim to go to the beach for an early morning walk. The nearest beach from my home is about 25 minutes drive away at Brighton. 

Now I don't mean Brighton UK, I mean Brighton near Adelaide in South Australia. Not as large or as historical as the UK one, but nice all the same.

I've got it!

There were quite a few other people there too, enjoying the early morning, fresh air and the sea. Walking, jogging, swimming and playing with their dogs. A lovely way to start a Sunday.

Sunday is a good day for recharging your batteries. To relax and have some fun, ready for the next busy week.

It can be a time to get away from the computer, ipad and even the phone. Yes, it is possible to have a day without these things. To have a day when you switch everything off and do something different.

So give yourself a break from technology. After all, those of us that lived before mobile phones, computers etc were invented lived quite well without them. 

My suggestion for today is: get out into the fresh air and enjoy the beauty that nature provides. You will be glad, like me, that you did.

Hilary Thompson
The Out and About Therapist
Facilitator at Flourishing Relationships Retreats