In our culture being busy is looked upon as admirable. I think this is a big mistake. Buzzing around like bees, doing a lot, and never getting anything meaningful done. It’s easy to do.
How Busyness Has Changed For Me
Since my mom had the stroke, I’ve been busy. I’m working to get my business going. Add to that the stress of helping her. This morning, I woke up thinking about all the address changes we need to make. In case you’re wondering it’s not a great way to wake from sleep that is meant to refresh you.
I’ve also been fitting in more trips to see her – it’s a little over an hour one way. In Oakley, she was a few blocks away and it was easy. Friday morning, she called before 8:00. She’s normally sleeping then. She had gotten her 1099-G for her farm. She wasn’t sure what it was or what she needed to do with it. I had been there Thursday afternoon. The mail person was delivering mail when I left. She had gotten her mail when she went down to dinner that evening, and this was in it. So, I needed to make another trip over to pick it up. I told her I would be there Saturday or Sunday. When I went on Sunday I was planning on a quick visit and picking up the paperwork. She wanted to go out. I made the time, and we had a nice little outing. These are the times that I cherish when I take the time to slow down and enjoy.
I try to schedule visits when I’ll be going to the city for other reasons. This can be difficult when I need to be home to feed the horses twice a day. Being light longer in the evenings helps as I can feed later. Before I left on Sunday, I suggest coming over on Thursday evenings.
Burdens of Being Overcommitted
We tend to keep ourselves rushing from one place to another. We leave for our jobs in the morning while taking the kids to school. Then when it’s time to pick them up we have them scheduled for activities. Is this to keep them busy or us? It only perpetuates the busyness in our culture.
How many times have you been asked to do something, and you’ve used the phrase I’m too busy? It’s an easy out. Especially when what you really mean is I won’t make the time for it. This is much more honest. Or you can simply say no. Try it – you might be surprised how it lifts that dreary feeling that comes with overcommitting.
On Wednesday evenings in May, I’ll be starting Sunset Connections. A time every week when you can come out and watch the sunset with the horses. This will be a safe and sacred space where you can escape your busy life. Come explore how taking a little time for yourself will create more balance in your life.
If you’d like to find out more either come to my Open Barn/Demo Day on April 28 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm CT (register here to get the address) or click the button below for a quick Zoom with me.
Some days I’d like to have Too Much Time On My Hands.
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Onward!
