Choice/control

I've noticed that for me, a significant factor in the redundancy is a feeling of not having control. Decisions, timings, changes all beyond my influence. I went to the library yesterday and had a very lovely time. Partly I think that was because I had choices and control. Often I read whatever comes my way - the monthly book group book, or whatever someone has lent or bought me. Yesterday I went along each shelf, selecting anything that grabbed my fancy and then settled into a comfy chair to read the opening pages of each to see what most appealed. I've brought 3 home with the intention of reading lots this week :-)