By Suzie Carr
@girl_novelist
Yesterday, I spent
the better part of my day desperately trying to get in the zone. I even drank
four cups of coffee, but to no avail, I couldn't focus.
Finally, listening to my body, I surrendered to the lazy afternoon.
This is highly
unlike me. I’m that crazy go-getter
with a mile long to-do list and more goals than would be humanly possible to
accomplish in one lifetime. Despite this, I realize that every once in a while,
we all need a day to play hooky. It does the mind good to rest it and let it run
loose without restraint. So, yesterday, after fighting the urge to relax for too long, I loosened the grip and just let myself enjoy a beautiful
afternoon free of work, of demands, of anything that required too much focus.
I needed to do
this. Lately, I’ve scheduled my days to the minute. I believe goal setting and
actions are critical to move forward in life. But, I also I believe if a person
charges full force ahead leaving no room for fun, for wonder, for freedom, she
will fall flat and run out of steam.
Balance is key.
Every once in a while, we all need to take
time out to just be. So, after spending the morning running around
like a wild woman clocking one important task after another, I ran out of steam
and had nothing left. That’s when I surrendered. I let the tension roll off of
my shoulders and embraced some downtime.
I breathed in some
beautiful fresh air, basked in the unseasonably warm February sunshine and let my
mind wander off to the beauty of the birds flying above and the fluffy white clouds
floating on the backdrop to the prettiest periwinkle sky I’d seen in a while.
The result? Today, my mind
is clear. My breaths are deeper. My heart is open to the possibilities of a
brand new day.
Bring it on! I am
recharged.
Here’s hoping you find
that sweet spot of balance in your life, too!
Suzie
I feel it's critical to support the community,
and so I've committed to donate a portion of my book sale proceeds to the NOH8
Campaign (www.noh8campaign.com)
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