Many times I have read interviews and seen questions whose purpose is to shed more light. It got me thinking…read on…
Interviewer: Tell me a little about yourself.
Me: I am Nj. A daughter, sister and friend.
(Why do we start with our name?)
“There is power in a name. It is through names that we bring all things into this world, and when they leave, it is names we carry with us, so they are never truly gone.”
― Justin Cronin
Interviewer: When was the last time you did something fun?
Me: ….?
(Why do we become rattled when routine is not followed? Perhaps you expected the second question to be, Where do you work? Or What do you do for a living?)
“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.”
― Mike Murdoch
Routine can be a strength and weakness. Routine helps us and others predict what is going to come next and allow us room for focusing on growth, for example, if the morning routine is – wake up, shower, brush teeth, take a cup of coffee, read for 20 minutes, jog for 1 hour – we do not have to engage our brains trying to think up things to do, and thus use that energy for something else. Perhaps, during the 20 minutes read, we can be struck by inspiration because of the level of engagement we have with the reading material. Perhaps while drinking the coffee, we get to taste the goodness of the berry. Perhaps during the morning jog, we get to feel every muscle and appreciate the marvel of the human body.
“Be spontaneous, never be afraid to try new things or find new ways. Don’t let over-planning and routine poison your life.”
― Mouloud Benzadi
We do not plan with the birds when they will sing their greatest song.
We do not plan with the sun when it will rise.
We do not plan with the skies what colours they will paint at sunset.
But at those moments, magic is seen and felt.
― Muse with Nj
Interviewer: What would you like to say as a parting shot to your readers?
Me: Routine is a good thing, however, magic is not planned.
Reading is an excellent thing, however, inspiration is not scheduled.
Be open to experience, and have a routine that has room for spontaneity.
Interviewer: Thank you.
Me: Karibu sana! (Most welcome!)