Marys Unmissable Musings

Take advantage of Mary's Unmissable Musings on living well, connecting with nature and redefining adventures. Here are Mary's March Musings #8.

My Thoughts

Finding a balance between solitude and companionship is tricky amidst the constant chatter and distractions from different contacts and communication channels.

Solitude is essential for creativity and being at peace with oneself. Time alone is integral to inner and outer harmony.

When we race from one thing to another, we can become disconnected from the important people we know or, when we stick to safe and familiar paths, we miss out on meeting new people who can enrich our lives in ways we cannot conceive.

Quotes from Others

I’m here to be me which is taking a great deal longer than I had hoped. – Anne Lamott

In midlife we recognise that busyness can be a form of poverty; it doesn’t just cost us our time, but also our space for curiosity, our depth of connection with each other, and our ability to reflect and contemplate. – Chip Conley

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some humour and some style. – Maya Angelou

Books to Read

Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With Age by Chip Conley

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Question for You

Ten years from now, what will you regret if you don’t learn or do it now?

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