I snapped this picture yesterday evening as I was on my nightly domestic dash.  It’s taken out of the bedroom window in a bit of a hurry but the view just stopped me in my tracks.  The sky was a vivid pink. Just for a few seconds though and then it returned to grey.

I think what stopped me in my tracks more was the fact I was stopped in my tracks.  If you know what I mean!

In days gone by I wouldn’t have even noticed something like that and certainly not hot footed off to get the camera to record it.

I get moments of contentment like this every day.  It’s a real thrill and wish perhaps I’d done more of it before in my life.  Perhaps I might not have got so stressed and grumpy.  Good to know that I’ve not changed completely though, I’ve transferred my compulsive, obsessive behaviour to another focus.  Blogging, baking, cleaning, and yet working when I have to.

My friend Naomi is taking a year off from work.  To do what you might think.  Me too!  She’s had a really fun time so far – travelling, lounging around and doing a bit of a life laundry.  We’ve been sharing moments of contentment today hence the inspiration for this blog.  Incidentally, she’s never happier at the moment clearing, sorting and shaking up her cupboards.  I swear I had nothing to do with that she thought of it all on her own!

It got me to thinking what brings contentment to people.  I know from my coaching that people certainly do want different things from life but lots of people struggle to find that contentment – hence why they use a coach.  It’s a lot of fun and so rewarding when the thing – that ahah moment – goes clunk in people’s minds and they literally change in front of your eyes.  Even when you’re coaching on the phone you can tell it’s happening and feel the vibes and body language changing.

Who hoooo.  What a buzz.  As my coach trainer and mentor says “Better than drugs – and it’s legal and free”.

As you can tell I’m pretty content with my lot.  Actually more than a little.  I think I’ve finally found my niche in life and am starting to live life to the full.  All I need now is to win the lotto so I can pick up and take New Zealand to southern Spain where it’s a bit warmer and closer to family and friends.

Hmm, I like bold goals but think I’m dreaming here. Or maybe not?  Maybe my next plan is ejecutivo doméstico – who knows?!