I don't take many holidays, even though I could. Every day I get up to do email first thing, then breakfast (crunchy hi-fiber cereal, flax meal, walnut pieces, blueberries and skim milk), then maybe some exercise, more computer, call the plumber, the doctor, the tree guy, more computer, dash out to get groceries, mail a package, more computer, bills...etc. This routine can be interrupted by an occasional movie or lunch with friends...but it feels WRONG and irresponsible to take too much time away from "things that need to be done".
Easy, lazy, time seems like a luxury or a "sin". Meanwhile, my bodysoul longs to stroll-rather than push for brisk cardio walking, it longs to gaze out the window, rather than stare mindlessly at TV, it longs to turn over and sleep a little longer, wander along the beach and gather stones .....
My default attitude is: The day is carved in stone. I must DO what I should do.
Attitude is so POWERFUL. It can open your mind. It can soften your heart. It can change your day!
Who knew? Well - lots of enlightened folks probably practice adjusting their attitudes toward serenity every day. I, apparently, have to relearn it constantly.
So this morning, as though it were a revelation, I realized that I could declare today a HOLIDAY! Yes, today is a holiday. Immediately I sailed off into a lovely, unpredictable, organic day; a nice slow walk, stopping to take pictures, breathing and stretching in the warm/cool ocean air, chatting pleasantly under a purple umbrella at Lily's coffee shop, picking wild flowers, a nap...
Imagine giving myself a holiday! Maybe you already do this..but it was a new concept for old me.
No shoulds, no pressures, no guilt. Just a flow of soulful energy,
like a blessing...
I obviously have no trouble giving myself a holiday. How about I trade you some of that and you trade me some of "I must do what I should do". Heard you were blogging again and I'm glad to hear it!
Posted by: Terry Butler | October 11, 2011 at 04:29 PM