There are actually a lot of things I think I would enjoy. There are many things I want to try. Sometimes I even sit down and make lists of the things I want to do. And then I look at this big, overwhelming list and don't know where to start. I also make excuses--I'd have to have a lot of time to do that. I don't have the money to try that right now. I don't want to do that by myself. I can't do that without someone showing me how. You get the idea.
So I am trying to figure it out.
I have revamped my list, and this time I am trying a couple of things. I tend to go into things all or nothing, but I'm slowing it down this time. I want to try to clicker train my dog (and maybe my cats too!). So I bought a clicker and some treats. You start really slowly, and I started today. I also wanted to go buy some seeds, plants, and soil to start up a container garden this weekend. Unfortunately, my funds are a little tighter than I'd like so I really don't think I should make a large investment in gardening just yet. So instead of completely giving up (as I have been known to do!), I'm going to start clearing a space on my back patio for the containers, start planning what I might like in the garden, and maybe purchase one packet of seeds. If I buy seeds here and there then it may not get ridiculously expensive.
Here are a few more items from my exploration list:
- Meditation/Mindfulness
- Photography
- Hiking
- Write a short story
- Costuming
- Falconry
- Learn to draw
- Furniture restoration
- Travel
- Illumination
Interestingly enough, several of the things on the list require no investment except time. I guess it's about finding the momentum to try something. Maybe I will set up a play date with myself once a week to try something new. This is perfect idea for Sundays--something to offset the Sunday Blues!
I'll let you know how it goes!
