Ahh... fall. The wonderful time of year when the carefree days of summer are over and it's back to the grindstone. (In fact, it is the craziness of the season that has me neglecting to write my blog for over a month! Yikes!) But this year, I'm going to do things a little differently. I'm going to work on creating balance in my life between what needs to be done and what could wait... between what's only passing and what is constant... between what does and doesn't matter most. I like this quote by Jessye Norman: "Problems arise in that one has to find a balance between what people need from you and what you need for yourself." This fall, I will try to focus on spending more time with my family and friends, making time if I have to, and being sure to take a moment and do something for myself each day. Also, at any time when life feels out of control, try to find the balance that does exist. For example, if I am beginning to feel impatient while waiting in line at the supermarket, I oftentimes look for a young child to observe. Seeing their peace and joy at the simplest things makes me feel as though the world is always at rest somewhere, even when I'm not.
Inspired Action...
I am a big believer in to-do lists, but it is the context of the list that gets me stressed. Why not make a to-do list that is full of positive, energizing, healthy activities that benefit you, and not your boss?!?! Give it a try! This is what my to-do list might look like for today:
- Give a loved one a bear hug and smooch
- Eat just one more chocolate-chip cookie... (Okay, maybe this isn't so healthy, but I believe in cheating every so often!)
- Take a walk and enjoy the beauty of nature
- Be a couch potato and watch a feel-good Disney movie (Not so healthy either, but I just took a walk to burn off that cookie!)
- Write in my journal
- Pray and read scripture
Inspired Living...
Be sure to encourage others around you to slow down and just live in the moment. If you see a co-worker struggling with a report, invite them to take a quick stroll with you or share in a cup of joe. If you are driving with someone who is frustrated with the traffic, gently remind them that the traffic provides a few more minutes for the two of you to chat.
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