Quiet Time (or A Few Minutes of Peace)


Sometimes when life gets chaotic and everything seems to be out of control, all we may need is a few minutes of peace. Some quiet time to take a breath and gather our thoughts, or just to try and clear our mind of the clutter making us crazy. Amidst all the noise buzzing around us it’s easy to feel like we are losing control, or even losing our mind.

Many people, like me, have a tendency to believe we must be in control of all aspects of our life, and that everything must be perfect. I often try to remind myself that there is no such thing as perfection. That is just a grand illusion we tell ourselves is possible, and in doing so we set ourselves up for failure every time. If we don’t let go of this perception of what life should be, we will never truly be able to find the quiet time we need.

With work demands, and personal demands on our time it’s no wonder that we feel stressed so much of the time. Our need to make sure everything is done, and everyone’s requests or wants are fulfilled, puts undue pressure on ourselves. It’s a noble desire to want to be everything to everybody, but it is not truly realistic. One can never accomplish all of this without giving up too much of themselves.  Something that can only diminish what you have to give.

I’m not saying that we should not do for others. What kind of world would this be if we did not take care of our family, friends, and fellow human beings? Giving to others is not only a gift to them, but also a gift to us. Good for the soul on so many levels. However, we must find a way to carve out some quiet time in order to bring peace to our minds. Allow this quiet to clear out the cluttered thoughts like a cool spring breeze.  

We all need to find a way to let go and allow some quiet into our life, even if it’s only a few moments here and there throughout each day. Take the time to go behind a closed door, shut out the noise, close your eyes and breathe. They will survive without you for a while, and you will be refreshed to start again.



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