I think it is part of basic human nature that we intend to do lots of different things. We have good and well-meaning intentions.
Fresh shoot in the afternoon sun
But that's really no more than a beginning. Without action, we end up going absolutely nowhere. And we might even end up bitter and disillusioned because our grand schemes remain unfulfilled.
I'm definitely not immune from failing to act on my intentions, such as maintaining a garden blog here on Steemit. The rather sad record shows that I have only managed to show up every few months, or so. But each time I do, I always intend to do better.
As often as not, I suppose we fail because we don’t really think things through. Something seems like a brilliant idea, but we overlook the fact that our days are already filled with to-do's to overflowing. I might grab an hour to make this blog post, but it's only because a client cancelled a therapy session at last minute, and I suddenly had a bit of "empty space."
I'd hoped the bee would be more visible, but oh well
If that cancelation had come in yesterday, instead of a hour ago, I would likely not be sitting here on my back porch, with a cup of tea and my tablet, suddenly wondering whether Steemit is still alive and kicking.
I still intend to follow up on the garden blogging thing, but I'm realistic enough to realize that it's unlikely to happen anytime soon. Still, we should never say "never", right?
Modern life has become unrealistic, in a way. We still have the same 24-hour days at our disposal, but we're expected to jam so much more content into that time. I suppose this madness is driven by the illusion we have been sold that we not only can have it all, but we deserve to have it all.
Lavender in the afternoon sun
Maybe we can, but I think it comes at the hefty price of no longer having the time to pursue such fun diversions as writing bloggish things on Steemit.
Today, however, I was "gifted" a free hour, and this is what I chose to do.
Till the next, thank you for visiting! All photos are my own, usually taken in nature, from the nearby beach, or around our property.
July 19th, 2025