boxes

What a fantastic day, started with a crisp frost, but we have clear blue skies, sunshine, fresh air, big skies. But how many people won't notice. They step from their box (home) in the morning, to sit in a metal box (car) before sitting in another box (office) staring at a box (computer), they get lunch from a plastic box (sandwich) drink from a paper box (juice) before repeating the sequence in the afternoon before going home to sit in front of another box (TV). For children it's even worse, many don't have a choice of boxes, with parents choosing homes, transport, food, no wonder they escape to other boxes (xbox, playstation).

But we need to get out! The plethora of modern diseases are a result of these boxes. Our warm centrally heated homes, full of boxes storing food, entertainment, traveling in boxes rather than walking, not sharing space with others. Even tourists coming to areas like the lake district don't leave their boxes for long. Three hours in traffic, now put the box in the car park, short walk (if absolutely necessary), food in a plastic box (takeaways, tourist cafes), look there's a view! quick back in the car and three hours home to our box, saying wouldn't it be nice if....!

We are humans, part of the animal kingdom, we need exercise, we thrive on challenge, we like big views (look at the sunset), we like fresh air, being away from traffic. Don't sit in boxes being controlled by others (advertisers, programme makers) get out and get a life!