Mindfulness

I took the first of the recommended steps today and, using the CD from the wonderful book lent to me by the wonderful R, did a 30 minute "body scan".
Not sure I managed the objective of staying in the moment for all of it - there were moments when I definitely think I might have drifted off if not fallen asleep - but it was very good, very positive and (I think) has the potential to be really useful. We shall see (particularly whether I am able to keep it up on a daily basis for at least the next two weeks...)

Also managed to clear out and clean a second kitchen cupboard today, as well as watching younger daughter's drama performance at the end of her course. The latter brought its own challenges, having as its central themes bullying and suicidal feelings. Not what I was expecting from a group of 11-18 year olds and certainly unsettling, uncomfortable at times (which I am sure it was intended to be) and had me with a strong desire for escape at certain points (a desire which was totally unachievable). Still, I got through it, and H (and the other students) did very well and clearly have gained hugely from the course. Which is what it is about, really.