Down Time
Everyone needs a little down time to re-energize their mind and soul. Some people are good at not only recognizing this, but putting it into practice. I admire and envy them.
Although intellectually I know down time is needed, I have a difficult time shutting down even if the opportunity presents itself. As far back as I can remember if I was awake, I was moving. There never seemed to be enough time in the day to accomplish everything. The idea of stopping to sit for a while never crossed my mind - the day was not finished until it was all complete.
I am very aware that I am the only one pushing myself to do more. Most would never even know if something was left undone. I have tried to teach my girls over the years that certain things will always be there and it all can't be done in a day.
However, I am perpetually driven to keep moving as there is always something that needs to be done. I'm not sure what the driving force is, but perhaps it's a feeling of not wanting to let someone down. There is also a part of me that feels guilty if I leave things undone to do nothing.
At my age it is difficult to break old habits. I feel more determined to accomplish things, and maybe some of that comes with being more aware of how valuable time is. Having said that, the down time may be even more important. If you don't stop to rest and rejuvenate you may not have the energy to see and do everything you dream of.
So the lesson in all of this is to make time for "down time". In the end you will probably accomplish many more interesting and fun things in your life.
Although intellectually I know down time is needed, I have a difficult time shutting down even if the opportunity presents itself. As far back as I can remember if I was awake, I was moving. There never seemed to be enough time in the day to accomplish everything. The idea of stopping to sit for a while never crossed my mind - the day was not finished until it was all complete.
I am very aware that I am the only one pushing myself to do more. Most would never even know if something was left undone. I have tried to teach my girls over the years that certain things will always be there and it all can't be done in a day.
However, I am perpetually driven to keep moving as there is always something that needs to be done. I'm not sure what the driving force is, but perhaps it's a feeling of not wanting to let someone down. There is also a part of me that feels guilty if I leave things undone to do nothing.
At my age it is difficult to break old habits. I feel more determined to accomplish things, and maybe some of that comes with being more aware of how valuable time is. Having said that, the down time may be even more important. If you don't stop to rest and rejuvenate you may not have the energy to see and do everything you dream of.
So the lesson in all of this is to make time for "down time". In the end you will probably accomplish many more interesting and fun things in your life.
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