Relaxation

Relaxation. Is that a word that is sometimes foreign to you? Are you the type that is on the go constantly? I am and I need to learn how to relax.

I fill my life with a lot of activities on a daily basis. I find myself asking why. I have had to really think about this. I came to several realizations that I'm sure you already know.

Being really busy with other things means that I will neglect myself.

Being really busy with other things means that I will neglect my home and things that need to be done in it.

Being really busy means that many things are left unsettled that need to be taken care of. Often things get lost in the "shuffle" or "list".

Being really busy means that I teach myself how to care less about me and more about others. This is not a good thing.

Being really busy means that I neglect my time with the Lord. THIS IS DEFINITELY A BAD THING!!

Being really busy means that I realize how difficult it is to change my habits. I say habits because there is absolutely nothing that makes me have the schedules I have established except habit.

I am going to change. I am going to start thinking more of myself. I am going to start taking better care of home, rather than other people's places. I am going to work on my business. It's my bread and butter (literally) so I need to devote a whole lot more time to it.

I'm going to take time for those friendships that mean so much to me. I am going to continue being there for them and hope they are there for me when I need them. If I get myself together, everything else will fall into place. It begins with me taking the first step to renew, re-establish the right relationship with the Lord and grow daily. This is a constant, daily activity that I crowded out of my life on a lot of days but am putting back in and keeping it there.

Do you relax and renew your body and life? If so, let me know how you do it. I'm always willing to learn.

Have a day that is centered around God. Be blessed.