I'm taking a time out.
There's too much to do - work, family, relationships, hobbies, facebook, twitter, etc. It can be so easy to get caught up in our daily routine, that I don't think we're really taking time to process what we're doing each day. I think we get into a habit of reacting, acting more on instinct and less & less on inspiration.
I've been falling into the same trap. I get up, go to work, come home, eat, work out or watch TV, go to sleep and do it all over again the next day. I don't think that's good.
If you feel the same way, I think we need to take a time out. Not necessarily quit our responsibiliites, but simply stop and think about life. Give ourselves a little perspective, ya know?
I did that this week. I sat down and thought about my daily routine. I realized something. It's alot about me. Sure, I volunteer, I enjoy several hobbies. But I think I am unintentionally missing out on what life is really about - building relationships with people, making your mark on the world, lifting up others who need a boost, etc.
After I gave myself a time out, I found myself becomiing more motivated to act, finish a few long terms goals, be kinder to others, and soak up my daily life experiences. It's not a dramatic difference, but the ball is rolling. I've had more moments recently where I feel like I made more choices I could be proud of. If I keep it up, I think those moments will become more common. My hope is in the end - my life wil be become a series of those experiences I can look back on with pride, and a peaceful confidence knowing I did all I could at that moment to take life by the horns, enjoy it, build on it, and make it better for me and others around me.
Take a time out.
