Unplugging to Recharge: Finding My Rhythm in the Silence of Sundays
I want to wish y'all a fabulous Tuesday... Black Friday is coming up soon at Wealthy Affiliate (WA) and will run from Nov 24 to 27 this year (2023).
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Unlike money, the age-old wisdom that time doesn't offer top-up options. It's funny how we often treat time like that spare change lost in the couch cushions - "Ah, I'll find more later!" - until we realize it's not entirely as renewable as our Netflix subscription.
So there I was on Sunday, venturing into the uncharted territory of 'unplugging.' You know, that ancient ritual where your phone isn't glued to your hand, and your eyes aren't square from screen time. It felt like discovering a secret garden in a bustling city. I was like a digital-age explorer, rediscovering the art of doing nothing. And let me tell you, it was glorious.
It dawned on me that in our quest to be modern-day superheroes, juggling jobs, social commitments, and the relentless pursuit of 'more,' we often forget to be the hero of our own story. We're so busy being selfless, running around like caffeinated squirrels, that we forget to put on our oxygen masks first.
This epiphany brought me to a crucial life strategy - scheduling 'me-time.' It's like setting up a VIP club where the only member is me. Here, I can indulge in guilty pleasures, like reading that book collecting dust on the shelf or simply staring at the ceiling, contemplating the mysteries of the universe (like why we never see baby pigeons).
But this isn't just about lounging in pajamas and binge-watching shows (though that's definitely on the agenda). It's also about investing in myself. I'm talking about personal and professional growth, which doesn't just look good on a resume but feels good in the soul. It could be learning a new skill or finally starting that side project brewing in my mind.
The point is that I'm not just avoiding shooting myself in the foot by unplugging and focusing on what truly matters. I'm learning to dance to my rhythm. And sure, it's nice to be the person who's always there for others, but if I'm running on empty, what good am I to anyone?
So, here's to more Sundays (or any day) of unplugging, recharging, and remembering that every second counts in the grand ticking clock of life. And you can't put a price tag on that.
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ACTIVELY SCHEDULING "ME-TIME" TO RECHARGE AND DO THINGS FOR YOURSELF IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE. IT IS PRICELESS, PRINCESS! I ENCOURAGE IT.
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Mr. Myagi taught the Karate Kid that everything in life a question of balance. It is so true. As one who burned the midnight oil for too much of his professional life I can tell you through personal experience that, if you don't take time to smell the roses once in awhile, your biology will do it for you...you are much more productive when you get bavk in the saddle after a short breather...on a much different note yes, the ticking clock of life. I'm a member of a facebook group called 'The Rainbow Bridge'. It is a support group for those who have lost their dogs. I love dogs. Had 'em all my life. But their time with us is so short. My offering to those going thru the grieving process is this. I have come to believe that the reason our beloved furry friends are with us for such a short while is to teach us to love as much as we can...while we can. I like your post. We need to be reminded, from time to time that, as you quite rightly point out, you can't put a price tag on that.