spontaneity

Maybe it is not a bad idea to be more spontaneous in life. Sometimes, when there is not a plan, life becomes more enjoyable. Because there is no longer the long list of what should be done, everything we do is done because we want to do it. 

I had this epiphany this morning. I decided to try something new today, so I set two rules for myself: 1. only say yes to the kids; 2. be spontaneous. 

Today is completely free of planning, and I do not feel any pressure to get things done. Normally, I would hustle the kids to have meals, do exercise and go outdoors and tension always arises. I always complain they were being slowly. However, when I decide there is no plan today, there is no longer the thing that should be done, so there is no pressure to quickly finish something. I do the things I feel like doing. When I think of something, I may drop the thing I was doing and move to the other things. This mode of working is surprisingly productive as well. 

Also, the kids are happier. They get to make decisions: they decide where to go and what to do. We ended up going to Tiananmen Square, and we ate lunch in Wangfujing, also we had donuts, did shopping and bought ourselves down jackets of the new year. We even went to an Ancient Human Museum on the ground floor of Wangfujing shopping center. Actually, we did not really go into Tiananmen Square, but we still enjoyed every moment of the short trip. 

Also, i feel like everything I have done today are the things I enjoy. I did not push myself to do something that bothers me. Maybe spontaneity is not a bad idea at all. Spontaneity allows us to live a life that is closer to our heart, and helps us find our passion and love unconsciously.