Step Off the Pony Express for a minute...

WOw!! I've just realized that I haven't posted in almost 10 days! Whoa!  These January days are going so fast I feel like I'm on a speeding train looking out the window watching all the trees and bushes whiz on by!  Ever feel like that?  Ever feel like you wanna jump off the train hoping that it will slow down life a little?  Or maybe have the Pony Express stop at the next train stop for a couple of hours while you catch a breather? 

Sometimes when I'm feeling overwhelmed, rushed, stressed, or just out of breath (figuratively speaking) I do a few things to get grounded again.  If I'm sitting at my laptop and I need to clear my mind for a few minutes, I turn to a website that always creates a sense of tranquility and gives me a burst of inspiration.  I go to zenhabits.net.  It's a blog and I'm a fan of blogs- the non-commercial ones.  The ones that sound like their is an actual human-being behind the words on the screen.   It's how I started mine.  I wanted to feel like I was talking to a group of my friends without actually talking but instead using my mind and fingers.

Another way I take a "breather" is to practice yoga, or do some sort of physical activity without creating too much hassle, like driving to a gym, studio, or having to get dressed for a class.  This year, I have every physical thing I need at my fingertips without leaving the house.  Lately, I've been jumping on my Wii Fit Plus almost every day when I have an extra minute.  Exercising increases relaxation and helps you sleep better and also puts you in a better mood, plus all the other astounding benefits it does for you.  And since I've made it a new year resolution to clear my plate of time consuming drama-filling things, I now have time to create choreographies for dance.  Which is my numero uno amore!  I also have my new hula-hoop and pole that the hubby got me for Christmas, which I have already played with and learned a few tricks.  I think I'm addicted to getting physically fit this year and to master my new toys!  I mean really physically fit and balanced all over.  I took a class at the end of last year that involved spinning poi and aerial tissue.  Which was very interesting and can't wait to dabble in it some more. 

Or do what you love like pampering yourself to a mani/pedi, a haircut, a massage, or whatever gets your mind off things.

So I guess what I am saying is, if you are feeling like me and feel like everything is flying by before your very eyes and all you wanna do is breathe: drop what you are doing, close your eyes, grab that moment and claim it for yourself.  Do something that you love, something that makes your heart humm, something that will ease your mind even if it's just for 5 minutes.  In the midst of all this January madness of new beginnings, new year resolution making, organizing-and-cleaning, you so owe it to yourself to stop that Pony Express and get off the speeding train of "must and have to do's".

Ahhhhhhhh!

Sending Serene thoughts your way!
XOXO