Less Is More

"we stare at our screen all our lives, what a waste of eyes
 'til the electrical storm blows our fuses... "

I guess the above lyrics are rather contradictory or ironic, when you consider that you must be looking at screen to read them in the first place!
But the essence of my message with this blog is clear:
less is more, and quality not quantity really counts.

I have recently become all to aware that sometimes we can say too much. Then the impact of what may actually be relevant can be lost. Specifically, I know that I can send too many meaningless text messages, facebook messages or similar, when I should concentrate on only saying what is truly required.
I was brought up in the belief that you only speak when you've got something important to say, and not to talk just for the sake of talking. I'm also fully aware that I've been around too many people in my time who like the sound of their own voice too much. This can also be transferred in these modern times with IMs, Facebook posts, tweets and the like.

So moving forward I am going to attempt to restrict my messaging to only those which need to be said, and try to remain diplomatically silent where appropriate.
All those people close to me know that I am forever here for them, and would always do whatever I can to help, but it's high time I took some of their advice and wait for them to come to me, rather than instigate the conversations.
Bearing this in mind, I also know that I can care too much sometimes, and that my heartfelt sentiments can become overwhelming at times. I am a deep thinker too, but I must learn to keep my thoughts to myself.

Due to a tough few years I can quite understandably feel a bit insecure or sensitive at times.
I may display an outwardly bright and bubbly demeanour, but sometimes inside I can feel very confused and conflicted. I'm learning to come to terms with these senses, and despite feeling rather lonely and dejected on occassions I know I must continue to put on a brave face and look to the future.

So apologies to all those who I may have inadvertedly contacted too much of late ~ it's just my caring nature working overtime, which I shall endeavour to curb from now on.
I shall restrict my blogs, text's and facebook messages to say what's important and nothing else!
My next blog will feature an update on the fundraising activity for Cancer Research UK, so until then be safe, have fun and take care.

Ramblin' Steve