Every year at this time you can hear the collective sighs
of, “Where did the year go?” It seems as
if we are celebrating the New Year and then before you know it, it is summer
time, then the smell of turkey.
It is a common cry of parents of teenagers (although for
most the time goes way too slowly), and grandparents to reflect on years gone
by way too fast. My grandmother used to
say, “It goes by all too quickly.”
Well, it is no surprise that when we count the days until
Friday as a new workday begins, and we see the stores carrying products for one
holiday before another one ends, that we are in fact rushing through our lives.
Children can’t wait to grow up. Teenagers can’t wait to move out, get
married, and have kids. And middle-aged
people fantasize about retirement.
WHAT IS THE RUSH???
I have a sister-in-law that makes a choice every day to find
something fun to do. She tells me, “I
have to work, but I choose to play.” It
doesn’t matter if she is tired at the end of the day. Whether meeting friends for a coffee treat,
or a glass of wine, or heading to water aerobics, she plans her week with
enjoyment as well as responsibility.
She also plans for naps and downtime. I think we can all take a lesson from
her. It is true there are things we have
to do that are chores and work. It is
also true we can find things to do that give us fun and pleasure.
Agree?
