I feel I blink and the next week has already passed.
Have you ever been too busy to sit down and enjoy the silence? Or really engage in moment?
This past week I have taught exactly what I should be practicing. Living in the moment.
I found myself too busy for my own yoga practice! I almost stepped out of class because my thoughts and overwhelming schedule completely took over my head. Too busy for time I set aside to practice mental health. A balance between doing the necessary to survive, and the time I set aside for play.
A student of mine asked me how my weekend was and I said, “What weekend?” I had no idea what day it was. I am so routine I haven’t had a day off in 10 months it feels like. A much need vacation is in the works!
Everyone has “a year” they are ready to put behind them and redeem what they think is a “bad year.” I feel like one of those people but why wait another 3 weeks? Side note: I just found out today we only have 2 more week until Christmas. This is how busy I am. Sad, right? I know.
Starting fresh today is where my “new year” starts. A walking zombie would accurately describe who I am. Not very much sleep, time out with family and friends, even for myself. I constantly FEEL like I should be busy and then I begin to put myself on a time schedule. Who does that? I guess I am the person who never settles for just good.
I love what I do every day. Period. However, it is scary when I am asked how my weekend was and I am shocked to know it is Tuesday? Already! Where did Saturday, Sunday, and Monday go? It puts into perspective just how much I pay attention, really pay attention, to what is happening in the moment.
In my yoga practice it was only 3 minutes in and my laundry list crept up. I need a pin to write down everything with each forward fold. Could you imagine during a yoga class someone folding toward the floor and jot down a note each time? Or in a spin class right in the middle
I busted out a pen and paper using the handle bars as my desk? Even in the gym, holding both weights in one hand, writing with the other? Haha! That would be impressive, though!
The whole class I could not concentrate. I said to myself, this is last time I come to class when I have things to do. Oh heck no! I stopped myself, rolled my eyes, and said out loud…. “Really?” This is what it has come to.
I am sacrificing what I love to rush around. For what reason? I couldn’t name one. There are things I want to do that I have made a priority and what once was my priority is now at the bottom of my list.
Sounds as if I should just get rid of the list, huh? I think so, too.
Never should I let go of things I love in order to get one step ahead in my personal life. The number one thing is my health. That includes an hour to detox whether it is yoga, gym, running, pilates, etc. 1 hour, 60 minutes, I take full advantage of and create that space for myself again.
Have you ever been too busy for your own life?
Anticipation is useful during sports and job meetings. Not so much during the one moment for myself.
My week is spent limiting the side work and more clarity. Living in the moment during times of opportunity.
