Life can be so crazy and hetic. I guess in a very real way this is something to be thankful for--friends to see, family, multiple jobs. In fact, I know I am blessed to be busy with work, and have my health. Since life gets by us so fast I came up with a list of three ways to, just maybe, try to slow down a bit, and appreciate life. Everyone always told me 'don't rush getting old.' Perhaps the best advice I ever had was to 'hold onto 16 as long as you can' ... but I got that from John Mellencamp. Anyway, once you hit 21 time flies by ... and now I am about to turn 30 eek.
My husband just finished his first year of law school today. I am the proud wife ... just last year, at this time, when he was about to start, we thought three years would be an eternity. Now, one year later, here we are. Alive, well ... still married. He almost killed himself studying, but he did it. I tried to help when I could, though, you wonder how much help you can be when so much rides on his performance. Anyway, we made it past year one, and we are stronger as a couple because of it. Ok, enough rambling, here is my list:
1. Take one day a week for you. This has been very helpful for us over the past year. Although he studies a lot and I work a lot, we always take one day to spend quality time together which is so important.
2. Take one hour a day to do an activity that you love. Whether it be reading, exercising, or watching your favorite televison program this will give you time to unwind and de-stress.
3. Take time to listen and be present. Life is too short. We can learn a lot from those around us if we just listen before we act.
I would love to hear what helps you find inner peace.
Stay Strong,
Kristi
July 16