I heard a powerful sermon yesterday that was on life balance. It really hit home for me. My minister talked about the importance of having fun and doing things that are meaningful to you and try to avoid doing the obligatory things, as they do not come from the heart. She also said to make some time for fun and for being with people who matter to you.
At this point of my life I am finally getting this concept. Recently someone I grew up with passed away at a very young age. This experience taught me to live for today enjoy each day to its fullest. It is so easy to get involved with work, and getting busy and boy, getting into the compulsivity of technology, such as, texting, having your cellphone conversation ad infinitum, surfing on the internet. Sound familiar? For goodness sakes, shut your cellphone off when you are with company, except if you are a doctor on call. Enjoy your company, be present, spend sometime playing with your dog or cat. Go out to the playground with your kids.
If you live close to the ocean, take sometime out and take a walk on the beach, clear your head, smell the fresh ocean air and watch God in motion.
If you live near the mountains, take a nice hike or just sit and be in the silence and listen to the birds chirp, the trees blow in the wind, the howl of the wolf.
If you live in the city, go to the park and sit on the bench or on the canal or riverbank and be still. You can even journal if you like. I get some of my best thoughts when I am outside. Take sometime for you and see how much better you feel.
It is also important to surround yourself with positive people. Avoid the naysayers. For me, I would rather be alone than be with negative people. Also, I only am with people who are good to me and good for me. If they are not good for me, nor good to me, I have the right to decrease contact with them.
I want you all to think about this and report back to me how you are having fun and living your life to its fullest. Write it on to your to do list a fun activity, even if it is once a week. You will see a difference in your attitude and wellbeing.
I agree 100%. I have a daughter who will NOT shut that darn phone down–even when we’re out having a meal. Drives me nuts. It’s common courtesy…
That would be nice in a perfect world.
However, in reality the dishes will not get washed by themselves.:)
Nice thought though.
Best,
Ana Hoffman
I really love this post, and I agree. It all boils down to taking time to smell the roses.
Let’s live life to the fullest!
JC
JCDawkins.com
I agree with a lot of what you are saying, but like your title says it is about having a balanced life. Like Ana said the dishes won’t wash themselves, but you can take the time while you wash the dishes to have creative ideas, hum a song or chat with your spouse or kids (while they dry dishes or put them away
).
They key overall is to live life and don’t get lost in it.
Thanks for your post!
I agree, you must balance life.
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We are now in times where we have to connect 24/7… so we think. When we learn to prioritize our goals and what is important to us and then get organized, then we can take time to spend with loved one and give them our full attention. It makes a world of difference.
I have never added “Have Fun” on my to do list. Great idea! Thanks!