It’s been a hurly-burly few weeks. Sooo many reasons, but fret not, I’m not going to catalogue challenges and grievances. On the contrary, I’m planning to unplug for a couple of days with my bride and my parents. Tomorrow we’ll settle into an early Valentine’s Day respite entre nous. In anticipation, I invite you to consider doing the same, if you can, when you can. Whisper, “Bye-bye, busyness!” Or shout it to the mountaintops! And then… let go.
As I anticipate some slow time with my funny Valentine and her in-laws (it was her idea, I promise!), I’m reminded how fortunate I am. Having lost both of her parents far too early, Susan makes a point of loving up my parents. It’s been a huge luxury that all three of them enjoy one another’s company. And I’m profoundly grateful.
That sounds a little too saccharine. I’ll make a mental note to revise when I’m refreshed. Or not. Maybe I’ll leave it be. Candor counts. And my filters are worn out, my diplomacy depleted.
Bye-bye, busyness. It’s time for a little let-go time.
Be less busy. Embrace JOMO, the joy of missing out. Get comfortable with periods of unstructured time, alone, without constant distractions. — Casey Means (Source: Good Energy)
I’ll admit, I’m not so skilled at being less busy. But I crave unstructured, distraction-free time with people I love.
Like many people, how-ever, I’m not immune to chronic busyness, when life is full but not always extraordinarily deep. Living a mindful, considered life means making time and space to breathe, slow down, and be specific about what I truly desire. — Julie Pointer Adams, Wabi-sabi Welcome
So, a brief but bountiful pause starts tomorrow. No, starts this evening.
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