Sunday Musings - I hate Road Blocks!

Don't you just hate it when you have a good idea and someone comes along and tells you that it won't work or that you can't do it?

They don't even give you the opportunity to explore the idea and give it a go, they just throw up as many "road blocks" as they can think of  and wave a Stop sign at you. 

Now if your idea is one that will put you or someone else in some sort of danger, then fair enough. A "stop sign" could save you a lot of heartache. 

However, when the "road blocks and stop signs" are coming from someone who is resentful of your growth and success. Or is someone who is so inflexible with their thinking that they can not get past their own fears and prejudices, go ahead anyway.

Have a go. Try out your idea and see where it leads you. You may not get the result that you want, but at least you tried. On the other hand, you may win.If you don't have a go you will never know. Life after all, is all about learning and experiencing.

So when the naysayers tell you that you "can't do that" or "it won't work", if it feels right, then just do it. 

You may not be able to crash straight through the "road blocks" you may have to wriggle around them, adjusting your idea as you go;but keep what you want to achieve in mind, keep moving forward and success will be yours.

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

Sunday indulgences

Today is Sunday. I can't believe how quickly the last week has gone!
Thinking about Sunday, I wonder what it means to most people. What childhood memories does Sunday evoke? Traditionally it has been a day of rest from all the work that we do during the week. A time to recharge our batteries ready to start again on Monday. 

My memories of Sundays as a child growing up in England during the 60's are a day of  bacon and egg breakfasts, large roast dinners for lunch; Dad snoring in his chair all afternoon and Mum's home baked scones for tea. 

I think that Sunday is a time for a little indulgence, getting together with those you love and having some fun.

So I am now going to shut down my computer, turn off my phone, and spend the rest of my Sunday in the spring sunshine with some of  my dearest friends. 
Hilary Thompson
The Out and About Therapist
Facilitator at Flourishing Relationships Retreat