Kev, lovely to read about the good times you had with your mum at brunch and then with your dad. It sounds like your dad has had time to think since he's been in hospital and I certainly can learn from what he says. If we're not careful, life can become an endless list of things to do and your dad is right, it's so important not to lose the ease in life. I think it's great that your dad is going to quit smoking and cut down the wine. Maybe this hospitalisation will end up being a positive thing for your dad. I'm so happy for you both that you got to spend that time together, both sober.
I'm going to learn from your dad and get some ease into my life. Tonight once the kids are in bed, I'm going to go to the mindfulness class and then when I get home I'm going to start reading The Shack that I bought today after Dee spoke about it. Got lots of things I should do instead but they can wait. Hope all is good with everyone xxxx