When I returned to work yesterday it was with sense of renewal and refreshment after four days off. This is as it should be, not returning to work as to a burden. Actually, I’ve never felt this way but had in many instances (and I refer to earlier years) allowed myself to be influenced by the opinions of other people. More often than not they aren’t directed at you but are means of venting frustrations, etc. If you lay this aside and pay attention to your own needs…easier said than done…things work out much better than anticipated.

Also at work I set about compiling a poll, that is, I asked six people if they’ve been to Westman. The answer was no which doesn’t surprise me. Often local people don’t visit local sites, regardless of where they live. Same applies to me: until a few years ago I had never seen Paul Revere’s house in Boston.

I asked two people at work about that Lutheran priest who proposed the National Church unite with the Catholic Church. Yes, but typical of most people, couldn’t care less which isn’t surprising. Very little interest in formal religion here but great interest in things spiritual. This isn’t peculiar to Iceland but is found everywhere and has been prevalent for many years and acknowledged as such by official religious people. At the same time, I’ve yet heard a solution to this. However, one thing comes to mind. Iceland broadcasts programs in English of AA visitors around the clock, very inspiring to hear. That program seems to be very successful worldwide because it’s based upon religious principles. At the same time, AA’s focus remains constant throughout. Often I’ve wondered if the Church could set itself up as such where emphasis is upon results, not preservation of itself. AA ls selfless in that regard, the key to its success.

More outstanding weather with noticeable increase in sunshine. Actually it has been increasing as I had noted earlier, but every once in a while there seems to be a quantum leap.