Pardon my interruption: the past several
weeks have been riddled with curveballs and down right land-minds. As such, I took a hiatus from many people and
things including- my writing, reading, and this blog. Interestingly enough, I now feel refreshed in
these areas with a wealth of varied topics and food for thought to share.
While on my hiatus I have taken time to smell the roses if you will. I have made new friends, where I least expected them. Learned things about myself that I was clueless about. And enjoyed many others things around me!
So what’s the big deal right? Doesn’t
everyone have bumps in the road? Does anyone escape life without obstacles along
the way? So where is the struggle you
ask? The struggle is in enjoying the
small pleasantries in life without feeling guilty of like you’ve missed out on
something else. So often do I live with
each moment fleeting by instead of enjoying and relishing in each minute of the
day. So often am I thinking about
traffic and rush hour before I even see the interstate. Regularly, I plan my life, which in and of
itself is fine but while planning…what have I been missing?
So I challenge others to take a timeout! If you always drink Starbucks coffee try a different flavor or a different place! If you always talk on the phone before bed, read a poem on the floor instead. If you always listen to music on your ride to work, try rolling down the windows and listening to wind in the trees. Instead of ordering dessert, make some cupcakes and lick the spoon. Instead of calling the receptionist at work walk down to their desk and reminder her about a client. The bottom line- take a break from your regularly scheduled program.
Know that it is okay to press pause. Enjoy a few moments to yourself-- often. Take the time to regain your focus, breath , relax,
and get back to your regularly scheduled program.
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