Just Stopping By to Remind You to Enjoy Life
Today I had planned to get about a half a million things done. That darn OLD me must have reared it’s head because I thought getting these things accomplished would make me happy if for no other reason than I would stop worrying about needing to get grades done, lesson plans ready for the week, the back gardens weeded (I think my yard is starting to look like an arboretum….lol), clothes and linens washed and put away and so on and so on and so on.
BUT the NEW me who just yesterday told you about finding my peace, realized that as soon as those chores would be done then I would need to finish my taxes, finish my son’s taxes, bathe 3 insanely cute but refuse to stand still puppies; and whatever else there is.
My point, not me nor anyone else will ever be DONE with our chores. This illusion I had would not make me happy NOR bring me that PEACE I found and want to keep. What WOULD make me happy? Getting some of the items on my list done that were actual necessities, spending time laughing with my family, watching my granddaughter attempt those first steps (for me) towards me and then snuggling up with this pretty handsome man and taking an hour nap. I didn’t fall asleep but the rest was pretty darn nice.
The message for myself, and I am sharing it with you is to take time to do the things that NEED to get done but remember to take CARE OF YOURSELF as well. Breathe, smell the flowers that you were going to weed, chase a butterfly or two around the yard and just be happy in whatever way you choose. What was interesting and I just realized this, I am spending more time with one my dogs who has lived a long and crazy life. As she nestled against me on the couch and she slept, I managed to work on two projects that needed some attention. I hadn’t intended on working but it wasn’t work when I was more focused on making sure every second she has left, she is happy.
Maybe your day isn’t over so go do something you enjoy. Maybe you haven’t thought about tomorrow so make plans to talk with a friend. Get some work done but most of all practice SELF-CARE and do something for yourself.
Enjoy your weekend!
Dr. M
