Seize the Day

Lately, I have found myself in a lot of mini-states of dread. On my to-do list, I have a bunch of things that I want to do along with a bunch of things that I love to do. But then, there are those other items that should get done or even have to get done. Some of those things are okay too, but some of those things I really don’t want to do at all. I call that a state of dread. Because I am stubborn and rebellious, I tend to put those things off even when they will only take me a couple of minutes. I just don’t want to [foot stamp].

Last Friday, I went into work and I felt instantly restless. Yes, I had some things that needed to be done there. I also had a list of personal errands running through my head. I looked at one of my bosses and said, “I have some errands to run today, so let’s wrap this up.”  Mind you, it was only 8:05am.  Lucky for me, I work with bosses that actually “get” me. Or at least they accommodate my whimsical playful spirit. I was practically bouncing in my chair. He set me free.

I quickly completed my errands and then I found myself with some delicious and rare free time.  The day was beautiful so I did what any crazy busy person would do; I headed to the peaceful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum…all by myself.

Here is what I discovered that day:

·         For me so much can depend on the weather

 

·         The sun is one my greatest joys, flowers are another

 

·         Slow down and breathe deep

 

 

·       When I am annoyed at someone it’s about me, not about them

·          Having no agenda is a gift

·         Getting lost can be soothing and off the beaten path is better than on it

·       When I do training runs at the Arboretum: I hate them because they are difficult, I love them because they are difficult (and beautiful)

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Today is another beautiful Friday.  I am starting to bounce in my chair.  I have items on my to-do list.  I don’t want to be in dread. 

 

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