OT - Have fun!

msarro

This post is inspired by recent events, a certain girl in my life, and an episode of Scrubs.

We all spend so much time focusing on our lives that we often forget to take time and smell the roses. We focus on losing weight, eating right, going to work, picking the kids up at soccer, cooking dinner, paying bills, getting in time for sleep, exercise, etc. We spend so much time just trying to live that we forget to actually live. You know how schedules work - if you don't pen in some time for something, you never quite have the time for it. You know what that means?

Take some time out for yourselves folks. Go for that solo bikeride to clear your mind. Lay down in a field of grass. Next time it storms outside, go puddle jumping. If you see a bunny in your yard, try to chase it (don't worry, theres no way you can catch it, its just a ton of fun). Hell, just stop and smell some roses the next time you drive by a florist. Who cares what people think - its life - its your life. You only get one. And I have seen so many people in my life (I grew up in a massive family) who end up killing themselves with stress and getting caught up in the hustle and bustle that I fear they never truely got to appreciate what they have. It doesn't have to be a massive undertaking, but don't forget to take a minute or two daily to focus on something purely for yourself.

Your blood pressure, your sanity, and most of the people in your life will thank you.


Matthew

msarro

This post is inspired by recent events, a certain girl in my life, and an episode of Scrubs.

We all spend so much time focusing on our lives that we often forget to take time and smell the roses. We focus on losing weight, eating right, going to work, picking the kids up at soccer, cooking dinner, paying bills, getting in time for sleep, exercise, etc. We spend so much time just trying to live that we forget to actually live. You know how schedules work - if you don't pen in some time for something, you never quite have the time for it. You know what that means?

Take some time out for yourselves folks. Go for that solo bikeride to clear your mind. Lay down in a field of grass. Next time it storms outside, go puddle jumping. If you see a bunny in your yard, try to chase it (don't worry, theres no way you can catch it, its just a ton of fun). Hell, just stop and smell some roses the next time you drive by a florist. Who cares what people think - its life - its your life. You only get one. And I have seen so many people in my life (I grew up in a massive family) who end up killing themselves with stress and getting caught up in the hustle and bustle that I fear they never truely got to appreciate what they have. It doesn't have to be a massive undertaking, but don't forget to take a minute or two daily to focus on something purely for yourself.

Your blood pressure, your sanity, and most of the people in your life will thank you.


Matthew

ali106

aww Matthew!!! HUGS honey!

:flowerforyou: I totally agree!

BlazinEmerald

I so agree, I try to be the mom who doesn't get irritated at the little stuff, I think its ok to play in the rain on a warm summer day , and to teach my kid how to get the biggest splash out of jumping in a puddle. My son freaks if he gets dirty , so Im always drilling in his head that he is washable. It's ok to play and get dirty, and enjoy yourself. My son and I often take walks just so we can look at pretty trees and flowers. :flowerforyou: Have a blessed fun filled day

divalovesyou1

:flowerforyou: You put it well my friend!! :bigsmile:

That was inspirational food for thought!!:happy:

kellch

I agree...100%

rosabella

Matthew, you are amazing. Just so you know.
Here's a flower. :flowerforyou: I wouldn't try and smell it though...

AugustBaby1973

You're the man!:bigsmile: I took your advice just yesterday!:bigsmile: My mom picked up my kids so I could work out with my Diva group, and then when I got home.....PEACE! I almost didn't know how to act......no kids arguing with each other, no one taking over the remote control, no one asking me to share my food or just snatching up my cup and drinking out of it:sick: , or having my youngest come up and put his sticky hands on me!!! I had an opportunity to take a shower without interruption , fix myself a healthy dinner , and then sit in the middle of my oversized couch with oversized pillows and just listen to the silence--I think I even heard a bird chirp! Ahhhhhh....I can't wait to do it again!:blushing:

calatibo

I totally disagree.

I have hayfever, and smelling the roses would make me feel miserable :laugh:

Seriously though everyone, as frankie said RELAX

LML79

Awesome post! ( and I love Scrubs lol!!)

LadyZen

Thanks! I needed that reminder

PedalHound

Good for you for posting this :flowerforyou:

More people need to remember this message! The balance always has to be making good long term choices AND living right in the moment with only yourself to answer to.

Happy Monday everyone!

cvanvick

This was exactly what I needed to hear today! Awesome post!
Thanks!!:bigsmile:

mommared53

Good post Matthew. Thank you for that. :flowerforyou:

Betty

Healthier_Me

Wow Matt, I would so love to meet this girl that has you this way.