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viewsSkirt Challenge ~ Spirit, Mind, Body ~ “A Day of Rest”
By andibooher, Monday, February 28, 2011, 7 commentsYes, I know, I missed last weeks’ challenge. I’ve not been writing nearly as much as I would like to, nor as much as I am inspired to write. But time has been one of those rare commodities for me lately and something had to fall to the wayside. Then, in the way of life, or at least in the way of my life, I received a few life lessons just when I needed them most. So, what could I do but stand still and listen?
My first lesson is that I am doling out my time so much so that something had to fall to the wayside. I have a full time job, a Tuesday night class, a Thursday night Weight Watchers group, and a Friday evening writing group. Now, this doesn’t count my Skirt! blogs that I’ve committed to complete on Mondays, critiquing 7 works at 1000 words each on Tuesdays, a one time CTV (Community Television) gig that required a good deal of preparation….not to mention helping my husband build a chicken coop and design and build a chicken run. And, did I mention my garden? No, I don’t think I did.
And what happened? I missed something that meant more to me than any of the other things combined. A dear friend was in need and I let the moment slip by. Oh, it caught up with me, as all things of importance do but I pretty much dropped the ball and my error smacked me in the face at full force. A girlfriend asked for help! She asked for MY help and instead of taking on the problem myself I let someone else take the lead. That someone else failed me and I in turn failed my friend. I’ve since rectified the situation and have let my friend know just how dear she is to me but I was stopped in my tracks and reminded that some things are more important than others.
So, lesson one…I’ve taken on too much. Yup, got it, moving on. Lesson two - take some time to realize what matters in life. Lesson two isn’t a one day lesson. I wish it was that simple but it’s more of a lifetime lesson. All the important lessons seem to be ones in which we learn and forget and re-learn and forget…but at least it’s on my radar for the moment. Then the final lesson came…I NEED TO TAKE TIME FOR ME!!! My pastor spent an entire Sunday sermon talking about five important aspects of Christian faith…and a day of rest was the aspect that he focused on the most. We, all of us, need a day to be able to center ourselves. We need a day to gain strength to be able to keep on giving! Ah-hah! Yes! A day of rest!
Do you know what I learned? I learned that I don’t know what a day of rest looks like…but you can put money on the fact that I’m going to try and figure it out!
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Yes Andi- I can relate! I did
Yes Andi- I can relate! I did not have a week like yours, but I certainly have felt the effects of not having enough "time". I agree whole- hertedly... We have to remember to give ourselves rest and to be "unproductive" at times, to do what is simply important to us. Friendshio is high on my radar, too. The most important thing is to stay flexible and listen to our bodies. All we can do for each moment, is try to know where we are in the balance scale and make appropriate adjustments. Like you, I find the balance shifts often.
On an aside, I see you went to WW meeting. I went back this week as well, and I LOVE the new plan. I find, in terms of what I can eat, this one is much better than the old. I want to try some new recipes every week, and there is one posted at teh bottom of my blog that was in my WW book.
Hang in there, and know we are suporting you whether you post or not! xxoo S
Rest and all that other stuff :)
Hi Susan, sad huh? Sad that I had to be reminded to find time for rest. Usually I pick my resting’s in 5 min increments, like a peaceful drive to or from work or a good song on the radio. I just feel it's time to learn to take it down another notch. I'm hoping to be able to figure out how to create a full day of rest for myself. I'm not even sure it's possible but I'm going to try.
WW - I can't wait to read your recipe. I need some motivation. (Notice my weight isn't listed this week? It's the same that it was last week...and the week before that.) I feel very fortunate that I've been staying steady because my choices haven't reflected the choices of a serious WW :)
BTW, don't you love having FREE fruits? Ah, it just makes the plan so much easier.
Well I am just one week in,
Well I am just one week in, ask me how I feel about it in a month! LOL
Rest is not something I like to do. It feels like wasting time. But teh older I get, the more I regretfully need it.
Rest and all that other stuff :)
Hi Susan, sad huh? Sad that I had to be reminded to find time for rest. Usually I pick my resting’s in 5 min increments, like a peaceful drive to or from work or a good song on the radio. I just feel it's time to learn to take it down another notch. I'm hoping to be able to figure out how to create a full day of rest for myself. I'm not even sure it's possible but I'm going to try.
WW - I can't wait to read your recipe. I need some motivation. (Notice my weight isn't listed this week? It's the same that it was last week...and the week before that.) I feel very fortunate that I've been staying steady because my choices haven't reflected the choices of a serious WW :)
BTW, don't you love having FREE fruits? Ah, it just makes the plan so much easier.
Seeing double, seeing double
Not sure what happened but you got double the response :) Can't seem to get rid of the second one.
It's always a difficult task
It's always a difficult task trying to fit in all of the things that are important to us in a 24 hour period of time. But, just as important as it is to say "yes" to things, it is equally importnat to know when to say "no" to things. I used to be a "yes" person, who had to learn (and still struggles to remember) to say "no," to give myself the time and attention I need.
You're doing great Andrea! It's difficult to prioritize what's important to us, and it sounds like you're doing that now. It's okay to re-prioritize and scale back on the "yes's," :-) One day at a time, right?
Great work this week with the balance mind~body~spirit challenge. Thank you for sharing your great work with finding balance.
~Kimberly
LOL
Check back with me on Monday to find out how I'm REALLY doing...lol. I should have a better idea by then. :)
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