A Few Humble Words…

Sometimes we get so caught up in “life” that we forget what is really important to us.  We don’t even realize we are going there, and all of a sudden we are in deeper then we first knew.  You know how it goes…you start getting a little more caught up with work, you’re feeling that tiny bit of tightness in your back and thinking a massage would be REALLY nice right about now.  Then you get that lecture from your best friend that it’s been forever since you have called her back.  (Oops- was it already a week ago since she called??)  You think about how nice it would be to go home and have an “adult beverage” and realize you’ve spent all your time catching up on the computer or on the phone or whatever and now the night is over.  No drinky-drink tonight!  OR maybe you DID go out with those friends and are now suffering the…I feel so guilty cause there is so much work to be done…syndrome.  You think you have a sore throat, but you are ignoring it.  It will go away if I pretend it isn’t there.  More days go by, you’re getting more and more swamped, the to-do list is piling up and you don’t even want to think about looking at the dust bunnies that are growing in the corner of your house because you haven’t taken the time to dust in weeks.  There’s a really cool band playing this weekend…should I go check them out?  Not to mention if you have kids…boy that’s another can of worms!  Hmmm…  Next thing you know, you are curled up in a little ball with the blankets over your head wanting it all to just go away.  That’s right- now you’ve come down with the flu and it stinks big time!  What about all your work that isn’t getting done?

I’m not there right now, but why does the story sound so good?  Why does it sound like I am telling it like it is?!  Well, my friends, my clients, my family, whomever checks in on BDP… because I have been there.  I have walked in these shoes and I know how miserable it can be.  I thought about this tonight because I have heard many a story pop up recently that reminds me of this and I want you to know that if you are going through this- you aren’t alone.  No, you are not alone.  The world turns at a faster pace then we all realize and if we don’t stop to smell the flowers, they die before we get the chance.   Moral of the story- when we feel like this we need to step back, look at life from the outside in and analyze what is going on!  Sometimes things can’t change right away for one reason or the other- that’s the plain truth.  Most often they CAN change, we just have to figure out HOW!  On way- rely on your friends, your family and anyone who is around.  That is what the world is all about, taking care of one another when we need it most.  So for now- go grab a hot cup of tea, a nice warm blanket, and maybe a book (when’s the last time you picked up a book?!!), curl up by the fireplace and just BE.  Know what I mean?

I think I’ll pick up some flowers tomorrow.  It’s about time.