It's the time of the year that we set targets and make resolutions etc. To do so, it is probably best to examine what was actually achieved in 2015.
A lot happened in 2015. I guess i was fortunate to have a break from work for a year. I was a student with plenty of time relative to when I was working. I think more time do not equate to a better life. With more time I took it slow. I actually have the time to think clearly and not let emotions or anyone dictate how I would respond to what ever was laid out in front of me. I spend more time with the kids, hanging out after class alone in the woods by the lake, having coffee and just chilling, going out on a trail run, swam more etc. Didn't set any particular target. I didn't have to schedule my runs or swims around anything. I just wake up, put on my shoes go and on a run, get back, have breakfast, go to class for a couple of hours and then back at home. I can hop on my bike or walk to the pool, swim for about an hour and go to class.There was structure. And that was it. With more time, I enjoyed those times more.
Days go by at a pretty slow pace. But I wasn;t bored. I didn't have TV or a car. The mind and body seems to quickly adapt to the new environment with ease. I do miss the peace and tranquility of the woods, having to not rush to anywhere, not being stuck in traffic and being outdoors. I miss not spending much on stuff, buying stuff etc. There were more smiles and less complaining. People just think some things sucks and that's it. It's cool to not have an opinion and not to overanalyze things. It's normal to feel frustrated but it's awesome when we choose not to let that feeling manifest itself. I choose not to break the matter into small details to decode what is the truth (if there is any) behind certain things/events. And to even go beyond and find some sort of solution or conclude a problem that i know wouldn't change things a bit.
The mind found a way to filter the shitload of information and just focus on the things that mattered. Which is great.
Having been back here for a while now, is actually not that bad. In fact, the weather and outdoors is even better. Sure there are many things that are quite frustrating but the mind doesn't have anything to say about it. I just think that it sucks, and accept the fact that others are more effected than me and they probably are in the best situation to moan about it. I don't specifically think about those that made the decisions or those who are against it. It's almost automatic but again, social media seems to over amplify things and sometimes it does get to you.
The time spent on social media corrupts our vision and the way we perceive things leaving us feeling helpless when actually, there are more worthy things that we can focus our effort on.
I listened to an old man singing to a tune and I wonder if i ever be like that. I mean, the guy must seen and experience some troubles in his lifetime I'm sure. But still, he can find happiness in this mad environment we are living in. It's rare to see old people sing even for a short period of time.
I seriously don't want to numblessly scroll through facebook or instagram when i retire. So 2016 means I'll continue to improve my weakness and try to work on things that I can and should change. This means treating social media as its intended to be. To stay connected with people and remembering the fun times you've had with them.
