This morning I visited Regents Park yet again for a brief walk and a visit to the Open Air Theatre. Thttps://openairtheatre.com/he flowers are already in full bloom and it promises to be another splendid summer in the park.
However, sometimes in life we also get some clouds with the sunshine. Within a few minutes in the park, my hayfever had kicked in and I was soon sneezing, feeling itchy and my eyes were watery. It is amazing how the human body reacts so quickly and efficiently against some perceived irritant.
Having not taken any hay fever remedies, I felt quite uncomfortable. But I persevered with my walk in the park – it was just too good to let any minor ailments spoil my enjoyment.
I even met one of the gardeners who alone looks after the “secret garden” and had a pleasant chat with him. As he diligently worked to remove the weeds, I wondered if he even realised just how much pleasure he was giving to so many people.
The gardener explained how much he enjoyed his work – he was probably one of the most fulfilled people I have met recently. I thanked him for all his good work and the sheer pleasure he had brought into my life over the last 8 years.
As I walked back, I wondered how often we blotted out the sunshine from our life by focussing on other minor issues. And so often we fail to acknowledge the many people in our life who make our lives that much fuller and richer.
The learning for me today is to make the most of everything – i.e. make hay whilst the sun shines. And to continue to look for ways of showing my appreciation for all the people around me who make my life what it is.
So from today:-
How will you appreciate the sunshine already in your life?
What perceived clouds will you let go?
Who will you thank and show your appreciation?
Hi Arvind. Just digressing slightly, have you ever tried having some local honey to alleviate your hayfever symptoms?
Also, I will give you a ring this weekend as I have something to ask you regarding someone that may need some life coaching! 🙂
Peace,
Hi Amit
Good to hear from you.
Thanks for the tip about using local honey to alleviate my hayfever symptoms.
What do I do with the honey? Eat it or put it in/on my nose?!?!
🙂
Arvind
Either! 😀
LOL yep you eat it! My partner used to suffer really badly. One year she tried the local honey solution and it helped her immensely!
Peace,
Thanks Amit – I shall try that.
I feel better already 🙂
Arvind
Hi Arvind,
Hope you had a lovely Easter altho’ I guess you don’t celebrate. After a week of off and on rain, the sky was blue and the sun shone. It wasn’t hot but warm enough for some to be sunbathing on the beach which we walked past. There was a big procession of the statues of Jesus and Mary followed by a band. We sat out and had a drink watching people go by in their different, some striking, attire – an amusing pass-time. Got home and called family and then went out to a nice Spanish restaurant. A late lunch finished at 4.30.
Do hope that your hayfever is under control. I used to have it in a big way. Try Claritine, an anthistamine which does not make you drowsy like some others.
Cheers!
Anne
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