Sometimes I just sit

There are days where I lose track of time, of place, of everything else, because I've been transported to another universe. Susan Isaacs

Sitting in front of a fire with the incessant pattering of light rain on the leaves outside, all is well, all is at peace. Time to moodle.  Of daydreaming, letting your mind wander, losing track of time, and, in the most severe cases... doing nothing.  Paige Britt

 Gill Edwards author of Living Magically describes moodling as gentle downtime spent with nowhere to go, nowhere to be and nothing to do. This allows us to quieten the mind, open to higher wisdom, and greater creativity. 

We turn off our computers and phones at night. This week try turning off your busy brain - you may be surprised.

Sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits. A. A. Milne

My name is Martha and I am an AFOL.

Sixty four years ago Godtfred Christiansen applied for a patent for interlockable toy bricks that his father had invented.  Today 7 Lego sets are sold every second around the world. Not only enjoyed by children, adult fans of Lego (AFOL) now number 40,000+.

My infatuation began during the lockdown last CNY.  First the lion dance set then for next ten nights I was assembling facades, Nian Shao, firecracker strings and market stalls.   Thank goodness Lego does not do every Chinese holiday….yet.

Numerous articles describe the use of Lego ‘to disconnect from the mania of the day’. 

Lauren B.Bird writes that 86% of stressed adults claim play helps them unwind. Assembling is a mindful and calming activity requiring full concentration. Hand-eye coordination helps to reduce uncontrollable thinking, and decrease anxiety. Completing projects promotes self esteem and a Lego 2018 Play Well report shows a clear link between regular play and happier, healthier families. Isn’t it time to unlock your inner child?

We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.George Bernard Shaw.

Walk as one at one.

Labyrinths are metaphors for our life journey.  Its twists and turns represent road bumps while the circuitous path draws us towards our destination.  It slows us down, tests our patience, and allows us to be fully present. Dr. Herbert Benson, Founder of the Harvard Mind Body Institute said it is one of the best ways to elicit the relaxation response.

We live in a fast-paced society.  Walking slows us down.  Robert Sweetgall  And not only do thoughts come clearly while one walks. Thomas Mann  but  walking cures all ills. Solvitur ambulando  St.Augustine

Find a labyrinth near you to walk on World Labyrinth Day May 7, 2022. www.labyrinthsociety.org/labyrinthlocator