Busy micro-holding activity taking place in the newly-emerged spring countryside has been the order of the day here on the organic eco micro-holding (small smallholding) in the UK midlands, varied though due to weather influences, especially the spells of cold air. A mild winter has mean't a significant slug/snail problem with quite a few seedlings eaten right off. Quite a number of jobs of various types and hues have had to be undertaken, with still quite a list to complete.
Maybe 'competitivism' has its potential problems if overdone - ? Many TV programmes appear to include the competitive element these days, even some seemingly geared originally to 'r and r' activities - ? The 'get rich' message seemingly apparent from various angles these days, could presumably fuel competitivism to the 'overdone' level, although there is evidence to suggest (as ever?) that wealth is not necessarily the precurser to 'automatic' health and happiness - ? Some appear to be able to successfully combine competitiveness with sociability -----
In a fast-paced world it might well pay to take 'antidote' measures to counteract, for instance, stress and tension. Meditation, for instance, is said to be 'non-competitive' and so can be effective 'time out' to allay stress and recharge batteries. Then again, so can hoeing the leeks -----
