It’s Got To Evolve At Some Point.
I was distracted from thinking about a title by a large bee. It was searching for nectar in the tangled wonder that is my garden. My mobile bust across the peace chanting the ‘big bang theory’…I resisted the urge to sing along and became re-distracted…during the ensuing conversation, for the second time that morning I heard… “it’s got to evolve at some point”.
….so I went with it.
I believe in evolution….in change, in doing and working hard. Being thoughtful, experiencing the moment, belief and flexibility…Fix it, if it is broken, if not…leave it alone. Observation, knowing when to act, and when to stay silent. No matter how much you know, there is always more to learn, even from a complete beginner. The ‘beginners mind’…always being open to see things from a new perspective. So many buzzing ideas.
Procrastination is not my drumbeat……impulsive, intuitive, creative, my never still mind. The power of ADHD mind it initiates…begins, pushes the edges of the paper bag, (even if it is soggy sometimes). Some of the stuff survives, lots gets suffocated, sometimes I end up admitting it was a bad idea.
Where is all this going…don’t give up on me yet…follow the exploration.
It will evolve.. possibly diffracting, remember it began this morning. I will tell you why.
Pole vault!

On 14th Oct 2018 we, three Swansea Harrier’s pole vault coaches plan to hold a beginner’s development day…an opening door…to experience the exhilaration of hurling yourself skyward, flying over a bar with bendy fiberglass stick. And yes it is an amazing sport and we want to share it. To encourage the sense of achievement, of difference, of fun that transforms so many un-confident youngsters. It was at full run… down the runway, then…
An email pinged in….
I believe, that one foot in front of the other is still a technique that works. And some times knowing how to smile and hurl ourselves over the large solid brick walls, that the established grey beards sometimes build, is the perfect solution. Flexibility, being open to new things might be good…. even with older things
After all….Evolution happens at some point…it is how nature faces extinction. We are however not trying to create an extinction event, we are just trying to gift our time, experience and enthusiasm, in the hope that it can inspire.
So having been distracted by the bee, a phone call, and this blog, I must now refocus on replying positively to an email …..in order that I harmonize and come into line …..harmony is my middle name. I have taught and studied aikido for thirty years….blend….go with the flow…combined energy is much more powerful if you do not block it……
But just in case you were interested there is a Swansea Harrier’s Pole Vault development day, at the Swansea Harriers indoor track, 14th Oct….it is there for you to be tempted by…especially if you are Welsh….we are looking for the future vaulters, no experience necessary….please spread the word…and come and have a go….