TO TAKE TIME

The return to work after a long weekend. The stepping out of doors after two days of staying indoors. The shift to more of a routine after days without much structure.

Sometimes we need to take time to unwind. To not do much of anything. Oftentimes we think we have no time to relax. That we need to keep busy in order to feel accomplished. Or that it would be selfish to take some time for something fun during the day instead of choosing to fill all the hours ahead of us.

Every now and then, life forces us to take time for ourselves by restricting us to bed due to illness. When all those times we neglected our health catches up to us and we are then forced to nurture our neglect. Those days when we chose to eat a quick, unhealthy meal instead of taking the time to prepare something nutritious.

When we slow down and let ourselves experience the moment instead of filling it mindlessly, we learn to appreciate what we have. We cherish the good and look for lessons in the things we perceive as bad.

To take time for what matters and to put ourselves first will bring us much satisfaction and joy as we continue on life’s journey. A journey of self-discovery and awareness. A journey with significant meaning.