I was listening to an episode of This American Life the other day and Ira Glass was speaking to one of his co-workers who is a list-maker. She said she makes lists as a way to put her thoughts down on paper and free up space in her mind for other thoughts, information, data, etc. I found this interesting and it got me thinking of the lists I used to compose, and still do, about groceries, things to do, favourite books, songs, top 100 songs, favourite hockey or baseball players, handsome people, interesting jobs, etc.
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Hi, everyone. This reflection, about change, my trip to London, England, and my mostly loyal old watch, was originally written and published in mariasmind.com. I have revised and updated it a little. By the way, as of today, the watch is still working!
Our reaction to changes, big or small, wanted or unwanted, anticipated or unexpected, is mostly determined by our personalities and our previous experiences with change. I realize that regardless of how welcome or at least manageable the change is, it is still often exhausting. As a result, I am always comforted, calmed by connections to what is familiar. Well-known, reassuring rituals, relationships and objects that have been with me for a long time help to keep my mind and life in reasonable balance.
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