Oh how I miss that! It's all about the working, traveling, studying, and what not.
A spa treatment with a mani/pedi, massage, and facial. In between a light lunch in robe
and slippers with a glass of wine (or bottle). Ahhhhh, being able to put my feet up in a big
comfy chair, wrapped in a blanket. A good book to read with cheese and wine. No one to bother me or interrupt my alone time.
I wonder If I can squeeze that in or make an appointment to relax? I think I should schedule this time. My birthday is coming up and I took the day off work. The thought is too good to pass up. Like I said before, we need to make time; off the cuff or schedule it into you day.
I can't wait!!!!
~Opaquely Clear
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Meditation
Meditation
I think that will be the 2011 word for me. Meditation.
Each of us has something that occupies our entire day. When we come home, whether we are married, involved or single, we are far from being able to relax as soon as the door is closed. There is ALWAYS something do be done or get done. Rarely are we privileged to come home, kick our feet up, and decompress.
There are times throughout the day and evening where, if we desperately search for it, we can take some time to meditate (or reflect) on things. It doesn't take much time but this does require solitude. I think the during the day we do something like it...called day dreaming, worrying, list making, etc. but this is for our sheer enjoyment of relaxation.
Meditation allows the freedom to renew ones mind and gives us rest. We can block out the world and all the outside noise that steals our attention and causes us to go go go. We need to take time to think about something that is (hopefully) inspirational, beneficial, or dear to us in a place where it is you and quiet. I wonder how different things would be if we made time to be rejuvenated on a daily basis.
Again, I know it doesn't happen a lot for most of us and there are some of us that haven't had time to ourselves that it becomes almost a myth of some sort. All I can say is that we all need it and if need be, we should schedule it into our day. We may not be able to make daily time for it but I believe if you don't make time (daily, weekly, monthly, etc), your health will make time for you.
Life is too short and too precious. We all don't fall flat on our backs with the ability to come back. Do what you need to do and as often as you can. It will be worth it.
~Opaquely Clear
I think that will be the 2011 word for me. Meditation.
Each of us has something that occupies our entire day. When we come home, whether we are married, involved or single, we are far from being able to relax as soon as the door is closed. There is ALWAYS something do be done or get done. Rarely are we privileged to come home, kick our feet up, and decompress.
There are times throughout the day and evening where, if we desperately search for it, we can take some time to meditate (or reflect) on things. It doesn't take much time but this does require solitude. I think the during the day we do something like it...called day dreaming, worrying, list making, etc. but this is for our sheer enjoyment of relaxation.
Meditation allows the freedom to renew ones mind and gives us rest. We can block out the world and all the outside noise that steals our attention and causes us to go go go. We need to take time to think about something that is (hopefully) inspirational, beneficial, or dear to us in a place where it is you and quiet. I wonder how different things would be if we made time to be rejuvenated on a daily basis.
Again, I know it doesn't happen a lot for most of us and there are some of us that haven't had time to ourselves that it becomes almost a myth of some sort. All I can say is that we all need it and if need be, we should schedule it into our day. We may not be able to make daily time for it but I believe if you don't make time (daily, weekly, monthly, etc), your health will make time for you.
Life is too short and too precious. We all don't fall flat on our backs with the ability to come back. Do what you need to do and as often as you can. It will be worth it.
~Opaquely Clear
Sunday, January 2, 2011
It ended as soon a it started
We talk about it every year and then shortly after our resolve has been made, it's never heard of again. So why do we keep making those "New Year resolutions"? What comfort do we get out of picturing the end result and then forgetting the hard work it takes to achieve it? Personally, I find it nice to remind myself at the beginning of a new year that there are times, I never follow through. Believe me, remembrance of failures are not in short supply. I write this in jest, though my thoughts and actions are 100% reality. There is nothing wrong with making a new year's resolution(s) and there's nothing wrong with it falling to the wayside (if that's what happens). Goals are good and goals with realistic expectation are even better.
My favorite resolution that people like to make is the ever popular "weigh loss" resolution. I can see its popularity due to the media (or for medical reasons) and I applaud anyone who can meet their goal or at least make small strides to the prize by the end of the year. Though I don't call it a resolution, I am more willing to try and lose some weight this year. I have not set a goal, I have not set a time limit, nor have I thought about how to accomplish this...well, I have but it seem to take more work on my part. Can anyone add some more hours to the day so I can get things done?
I will say that in making "it so", I think I will take the realistic approach. For me that means no diets, adding exercise (I almost wrote "adding more exercise" but that would imply I actually do that already), cooking meals for myself, and finding a diversion when I THINK I am hungry. That's my reality. Everyone's is different. We know, for the most part, what we can and can't do. Some of us are willing to explore and broaden our horizons by trying different things. There is nothing wrong with that.
Whether you start your resolution now, a month from now, just before summer, or sometime in the fall; whether you take a huge flying leap to the end, small steps, long or short strides, the point of all is that you tried. Don't feel like a failure because you didn't reach the goal...adjust the goal. Don't be too serious about it and allow for wiggle room.
A coworker told me the only constant is change (he may have shamelessly borrowed that from someone else). With the ever present changes in our lives, we need to be willing to adjust or wiggle our goals around to fit into the change.
For those of us who have set goals (non-resolution) and those resolution goal setters - Make it so and Engage!
~Opaquely Clear
My favorite resolution that people like to make is the ever popular "weigh loss" resolution. I can see its popularity due to the media (or for medical reasons) and I applaud anyone who can meet their goal or at least make small strides to the prize by the end of the year. Though I don't call it a resolution, I am more willing to try and lose some weight this year. I have not set a goal, I have not set a time limit, nor have I thought about how to accomplish this...well, I have but it seem to take more work on my part. Can anyone add some more hours to the day so I can get things done?
I will say that in making "it so", I think I will take the realistic approach. For me that means no diets, adding exercise (I almost wrote "adding more exercise" but that would imply I actually do that already), cooking meals for myself, and finding a diversion when I THINK I am hungry. That's my reality. Everyone's is different. We know, for the most part, what we can and can't do. Some of us are willing to explore and broaden our horizons by trying different things. There is nothing wrong with that.
Whether you start your resolution now, a month from now, just before summer, or sometime in the fall; whether you take a huge flying leap to the end, small steps, long or short strides, the point of all is that you tried. Don't feel like a failure because you didn't reach the goal...adjust the goal. Don't be too serious about it and allow for wiggle room.
A coworker told me the only constant is change (he may have shamelessly borrowed that from someone else). With the ever present changes in our lives, we need to be willing to adjust or wiggle our goals around to fit into the change.
For those of us who have set goals (non-resolution) and those resolution goal setters - Make it so and Engage!
~Opaquely Clear
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