This month we listen to advice from Bertrand Russell,
“The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”
When I saw this quote, I immediately thought of the numerous times that I had downed a beer far quicker than I thought. My mind being elsewhere, I don’t notice that the glass is half full, then quarter and then there are only a couple sips left. And in this time that I am monitoring my beer intake, I sometimes scold myself for using my daily allotment so casually.
But, if I look back and that was a happy time, then what was the harm. Mindful eating and drinking is all well and good but it can also lead to way too much navel gazing. I will endeavor to strike a balance and enjoy my “wasted time” more.