He started by asking me how my weekend has been? I replied and said "pretty good thanks, but it's just a shame it's already Sunday afternoon and the weekend is almost over!". He simply looked at me with a puzzled, but calm expression on his face and replied - "but there's always next weekend".
You know what? There is!
Isn't it funny how life can take us on a roller-coaster of adventure, work, study, travel, 'to-do lists' and gym workouts that sometimes we forget the simple fact that - there is always another day.
It's so easy to stress about the things we haven't finished; house work we haven't got to, new cafe's to try, time for a quick 'Nana nap' on the couch, time to read a capturing book, time to catch up with friends, time to get outdoors for some fresh end-of-winter air, time to get our heads around the ever changing news and current affairs of today's world, time to explore a new place, time to spend with family etc. etc. etc!!! If we really had the time to do everything we wanted in one weekend - we would have to remain awake from Friday to the wee hours of Monday morning, invent a time freeze machine or just accept the simple fact that we can't do everything.
Most of us have been born into this world to be fortunate enough to have years to complete everything we fee we need to - and if not, the world doesn't end. It simply means that you've given yourself the time to enjoy the things you can do.
"It's all about quality, not quantity". It would be a terrible shame if we became so invested in trying to do everything and 'out-do' everyone else's 'instagram and facebook lives', that we forget to smell the roses and savor every moment of life that we have created.
Why not choose one thing to accomplish each day, each weekend, or even each week - what harm is it going to do if you reach that goal or 'tick that box' in a pace that suits you, your lifestyle and your needs.
Life is here to be lived yes - but to live a life you will remember and cherish is to also enjoy the moments you experience.
Take a deep breath, have a look around you, taste those flavors of the amazing roast dinner you have cooked, smell the fresh aroma of you Sunday coffee, feel the breeze blow on your face next time you step outside, listen to the sound of the birds or trees blow in the wind - tantalize your senses and appreciate your existence and surroundings.
Aftr this morning's 'A-ha moment', I took myself on a people watching slow lap around Melbourne's The tan track; breathing deeply to take in the array of characters, fitness, fashion and conversations. I then thought about every muscle stretching and burning as the smooth sounds of the reformer bed moved in and out. I then took myself out for a nourishing lunch at a new cafe; indulging in the taste and texture of my eggs, vegetables and fresh juice, finishing off the afternoon by letting my creativity run free, letting my thoughts take hold over some reflective writing.
Let the knowledge and comfort of thought be with you knowing that there is always next weekend to explore new territory. Take the time to smell the roses. Enjoy and savor the moments of the life you live in.
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