This is Alexis...my walking partner.
Alexis is 14 years old now...not quite as sure on her feet
but as sassy and opinionated as ever!
...and
admittedly it has been more hectic than usual. In the middle of all the
insanity there is one thing that I always make time for in my schedule
and that is what I call "Me Time".
I'm just one of those "busy" people.
I truly believe if I didn't have something to do, I would create
"something to do"....I'm sure you know someone like this or perhaps you
to are one of these people.
I've developed the habit over the years of sitting with my morning coffee,
pad and pen in hand, and prioritizing my day. (Of coarse, by now, you
know I have already prioritized my week!!) I will admit, reluctantly,
that I rarely accomplish all I start out to do in any given day...so my
list always starts with a few "carry over" things.
The point I
want to make is this...I always include some "Me Time" in each
day...regardless of the length of my "to do" list or the importance of
the things needing attention.
Pulling away from the things at hand and looking back gives you new perspective.
Many times after a 20 min. walk or a trip to the park with
Alexis...(this is her favorite thing to do). I will come back and have
a totally new outlook on a commission piece.
I've been known
to stop what I'm doing and pick a hand full of flowers from the
garden...and yes, pull a few weeds while out there!! Sometimes I simply
take a glass of tea and head to the sun porch and read for
awhile...usually the Book of Psalms.
It's all to easy to become engrossed in the things at hand
and become overwhelmed and defeated. It's fine to let your mind be
occupied with other thoughts for awhile...it clears the cobwebs and
refreshes it...giving you new energy to go back to the task at hand.
I've even been known to leave my studio and sit quietly...thinking
about "nothing". Yes day dreaming is OK.
You know, you don't need permission to do this!!
Today
I've scheduled a Manicure, something I never do for myself, a special
treat. Enjoy the weekend...and remember...do something special for
yourself!
Sincerely,
Marsha
Links:
The Extraordinary Pencil...blogspot
My Squidoo ...Drawing Techniques
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