We are all busy bodies...busy running back and forth from our endless thoughts to our daily tasks; for the minute we wake up, the marathon begins. Is our busyness keeping us so occupied that we are feeling empty and wipe out, thus making us more emotionally and physically tired? Or a busyness that sustains us knowing we are fulfilling our inner potentials and making a greater difference in our community/society/planet?
We are busy working and maintaining the daily demands that life brings our way; busy making ends meet; busy working on a goal; busy planning for the future; busy talking non-sense; busy being caregivers; busy surfing the net; busy complaining and worrying about tomorrow; busy eating or overeating; busy doubting; busy crying,and thinking the worse. In general we are busy-beings. By being or keeping our self busy, we often miss out on the finer things in life. And the beauty of life may start to deteriorate because we've become less in tuned with the essence of what is important. For what is urgent can only be resolved by understanding its importance.
The fact is we are occupied by a greater force. What is this force? It is an energy that keeps us going, as some may call it the ups and downs, or the flow of life, however, without proper guidance, this force may have us going in several directions. And being everywhere at the same time is not always the wisest choice due to our attention being undivided. The truth is we don't want to be fully occupied for the sake of just being busy, but be sure that our effectiveness is producing results that make a substantial difference. If we are going to be busy let it bring results that allow one to find their inner peace, self-awareness and creativity.
What happens when being busy with "something" is what we believe really matters in our lives? What if we shifted our "busyness" and became occupied with something of much valuable then the endless outside duties?
The idea is not to be so busy that we can't take time to help a stranger; or volunteer our time to visit or talk on the phone with a loved one; spend more time with the kids; do things we used to love doing or simply take care of our own personal desires. The busyness of life should not allow you to miss out on the beauty of life but enjoy it no matter how occupied you think you may be. It is quite okay to sit back and relax. Taking a few deep breaths and appreciating life guilt and worry free.
For example: A father who is loaded with an intensive work project may also have other unmet needs to take care of with his family and other personal goal(s) to attain. And if his friends invite him to share an evening out, he may have to decline because he is "busy". Now there is nothing wrong with this picture, because he can either take a break from all the demands or focus on how to resolved each of his issues. And if the busyness of his schedule keeps circulating and that nothing is really being accomplished then that is when he must re-evaluate the effectiveness of his busyness.
Although there may be nothing wrong with keeping occupied, but can we honestly say that we have control over our busy schedules or our busy schedules are controlling us? Yes, bills must paid, we must work, families must be taken care of and life must go on, but what happens when all those things pass away? Then what? Nothing should be controlling you for you have the power to overcome all situations.
By simply finding time to rest, take extra care of yourself and enjoy others as you contemplate on the wonders of nature, appreciating the beautiful beings
Wouldn't you love to take a vacation once a month or every other month and get away while sipping on your favorite drink? Or visit a Day Spa and pamper yourself? Or just relax your mind for a moment? If so what is really stopping you? Who says that a vacation can't be taken? Rather, why not take time out of your busy schedule and make something happen- or make someones day or treat yourself?!
Find time for me, myself and I.
Find time to go deep within and do a self-assessment. Take time to get to know you again,- the You that longs to come into that oneness with the Divine Source. Thus, being still and becoming one with all of His blessings.
There is time and the time is Now! So don't miss out on what is available today, for what can take care of itself.
Today, reschedule, and take time to breathe,relax, let go and let God. Take this moment and love, forgive, appreciate, rekindle and be grateful for every second of your life. For this is what matters and not the multitasking that drifts your attention away from the most important moment in your life.
Today, take time to greet someone or serve someone.
Today, take time to clear your mind and take care of yourself.
Until then,
Make it a productive One,
Guerdy
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