What is Random?

Dear Friends:

I woke up this morning to the realization that my new blog is a bit of an oxymoron. How can I commit random acts if I plan them out ahead of time?

I googled the term "random". This is what it means:

lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance; "a random choice"; "bombs fell at random"; "random movements" wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

So now what? Give up. No not me. I might slow down on the planning and try a bit harder to flow. That's something we all should do more often. Just breath deep and flow. We live in a very driven, fast-paced, performance based world. Sometimes we just need to rest.

Today's random act will be simple. I'm going to go jump in the pool. There is a little library at the recreation center in our community. The center is next to the pool. When I get there I am going to look for some magazines and a feel good story book -- probably a Chicken Soup for some kind of soul. I'll bring those back to my next door neighbor. She's elderly, she lives in her wheelchair and she loves to read.

Find something simple today. Don't get so wound up in the planning. Opportunities for random acts are all around you. Just keep your eyes open and respond.

Blessings,
Cindi