Breaks, rest, and holidays are so important.
Not only does a vacation or a weekend take me away from school, work, and weekday chores, the respite reminds me what's truly important. Almost cliche, but so true...
A holiday with family reminds me where I come from, what I truly value. I get to make memories and hug my parents, hang out with my sis. I get to learn more about my extended family. I get to spend time with those who knew me even when I had braces, thick bangs, a perm and a lil' belly. I get to see old faces and new babies.
Time away with Derrick gives us time to really talk and catch up with our thoughts, our goals. Car time, evenings, weekends with no laptop and cell phones turned off - these breaks allow us to forget our worries. And we laugh even more....
I'm a great example of letting things get to me. My thesis is always on my back, there are always things I want to do, I "never" do enough... and any snippy comments or crankiness I have is often triggered by the thought of research, writing, working out, laundry, and projects waiting to be done. BIG things that remain up in the air for so many of us - graduation, "the" job, decision after decision, marriage, babies, friends, moving, loans - we let big stuff get to us in little ways. It controls us although oftentimes, things are completely out of our control.
The person I want to be walks through the day with confidence and trust that I'm doing all I can to grow, to reach my goals, and to be a better person. It's pretty simple to think about, but can feel impossible. One day at a time is a good mantra for me right now. I do believe that things always work out for the best. Someday. Somewhere. And you'll never know how.
Before you let it get to you, take a break. Even a deep breath can clear your head just enough to bring you from the edge... and back to reality.
A few thoughts:
"A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in."
- Robert Orben
"Wait passionately for God, don't leave the path. He'll give you your place in the sun..."
- Psalm 37:34
"Patience and fortitude conquer all things"
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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2 comments:
those are really good thoughts, jules. so true. i love taking it one day at a time.
I'll have you know that there is empirical evidence to support your claims. Once I am done with my thesis you can read all about it.
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