Where do you see yourself in five years time?

I started writing this post at 6:31 am this morning - no I haven’t been typing since then, I have made some cookies, and been to watch a couple of football matches - and a few other things - too miniscule to mention - wow that could be another post title.

I woke this morning with that idea in my head (where I see myself) - I had sent off a job application during the week and possibly my mind was a bit nervous of the hoped-for interview …

As usual when I sit to write, words flow onto the page - though I was dictating this morning. I stopped dictating at 8:31, two whole hours later and still none the wiser.

Which is exactly where I want to be. I don’t want to see where I will be in five years time - if my life changes in the ways that it has in the last five years - and I know it will - and absolutely at a faster rate, I will actually probably scare myself with the ‘me who will be’ in five years time. I don’t have material gains, so it may not be hugely noticeable on the outside, but the things I know - about life, and love, and living, and I am still learning about life and love and living, and I am open to receive all of it …

We often limit ourselves by making plans (obviously some planning is good, and necessary) but saying where we will see ourselves can be a bit restrictive, we might feel we need to stick to the plan, and we have ‘failed’ if we don’t.

My earlier plan (ironically, I made one, not so ironically, I didn’t stick with it) was, similar to one of many times lately - was to dictate/write a piece and post it here. But my tangential mind - which I love - went in different directions and I never got around to posting - which is also a regular occurrence.

So this time I came straight to this piece, no Word/dictating - just me, raw and unedited …

Twin peonies from my garden - in the early stages of growth - yet, fully formed - ready to expand, excited to blossom - yet patient, all in good time. In full bloom these are vibrant and breath-taking. Also breath-taking now - the intricacies of the buds, the leaves.

Tangents again with my mind/words - yet connected, as is all of life. When we open up to it, life is beautiful and and magical. Be curious today. Open up your mind and your heart, your eyes and your life.

It is okay to not plan everything. Stay open. Stay curious.

And keep hoping that I don’t get asked that question in my interview … my answer will be - ‘How long have you got?’

Enjoy every moment … Fran x