It's already mid-June and time is flying by. I'm trying to be aware of how time flies and to prioritise what I really want to do.
The contingencies of daily life, which are worthy of the punishment of Sisyphus, have finally been relegated to low priority, and I'm trying to concentrate on activities that give me more pleasure.

So I took up music a little more assiduously, playing the drums, cello and piano. I had missed letting my emotions express themselves through this medium.
I've planted a few flowers, herbs and tomatoes in my little garden: it's a joy to watch life blossom and the palette of colours they offer me every day.
I've also taken up sewing, which has become my new meditative space. As with cooking or pastry-making, it's so satisfying to see your work finished!

I'm lucky enough not to have children at home any more and I often think about the mums who are overwhelmed by all the mental work involved in everyday life.
It seems like such a long time ago, and now I simply enjoy the occasional moments spent with my family.

I've just published the story of my first meeting with Jamie. If you'd like to review all my publications with him, I've put them together here.