A walk in the world

I don't know what people thought about before the days of mass media, but because it gives them something to write about, we are now bombarded with self help stuff.

Even people who appear to be totally at peace with who they are usually turn out to have issues with some part of themselves.

I suspect it is a sign of general well being that allows us to focus on how many steps we take, or the perfect diet. These things are less important to people struggling to survive.

Today the clouds looked like cotton cartoon bunny tails in an azure sky so lovely it took my breath away . . . after I noticed it.

Before that I was thinking, "Don't walk too hard, you'll injure your feet." "I need to get in at least thirty five minutes this morning." "I wonder what time I should drink my beetroot juice in order to get the best blood pressure reading at my doctor appointment." "Did I put on enough sunblock for this time of day?" "Do I look dumpy in this outfit?"

It was a walk filled with doubt and concerns that built a wall between me and everything around me.

Then something clicked and I noticed that sky! In that moment I was happy. And that made me think.

To a doctor everything is about test results. To a dentist it's all about teeth. To a trainer it is about exercise. Everyone focuses on something, often what they do to make money. They want to be rich. They want to not be sued. They, they, they . . .

Just because they have valid reasons for what they feel is right, does not necessarily mean I have to focus my life on those things. What do I want?

That is the real question.