Take time to smell the flowers

To my wonderful readers,

This seems to be a trend...post...few weeks pass...another post...so on and so forth. I regret to inform you that it will probably stay this way, however, I will try my best to update you more often. These past 2-3 weeks have been extremely busy. Like, when I say busy I mean waking up one morning, flying out the next, working a summit, going to class after that, planning & traveling for bridal showers, doing schoolwork, oh and did I mention I have on a walking boot?! Whew! These past few weeks led me to this post ;take time to smell the flowers.

Oftentimes we get so stressed out with duties/tasks that are asked of us, that we forget to take care of self. Don't get me wrong, as long as I'm able to travel and be there for family and friends I will do so! My family is everything to me, and I know the feeling is mutual. I don't know about you, but when I get stressed, all kinds of things start happening.  For example, my face breaks out, I get migraines, I get muscle spasms, etc. bottom line is....stressing is no good for me. Now, I am working on ways to reduce the stress in my life, however, some things are inevitable and when the inevitable happens, you gotta roll with the punches.

On my recent business trip to MyrtleBeach, SC, I had the chance to reflect on a few things. I was able to sit on the balcony and take in the beauty of the beach. Blue skies...clear water, crisp air, ahhh I wish I were still there! It's amazing when we "take time to smell the flowers". God wants us to enjoy it all! Do you get so caught up in the hustle & bustle of life that you forget to smell the flowers? If so, I encourage you to slow down. Sure, some things are urgent and need to be taken care of, but other things can wait. I don't believe I was placed on this Earth to stress day and night about things that are out of my control...& you werent either. Life is precious. Each day I hear about someone who is "gone too soon". All of our days are numbered, and I want mine to be well spent.

I guess I said all that to say this...cherish your life. Do what you can, and save the rest for later. Don't stress over menial tasks. Be careful not to get so caught up in the world that you forget to smell the flowers. God placed us here to make an impact, & he also made us smart enough to know when enough is enough.

Do what works for you. If you must shut your phone off, do it. If you must take a personal day to do nothing, do it. Take time for YOU!

Until next time,
t. RAE :)