Pause and reflect

Feeling hurried?

Who among us doesn't? I see others and myself racing through our days, just trying to stay on top of the ever-growing list of things to do. Projects at work, projects at home. Projects every where. And yet, it seems as though no matter how many tasks we check off the list there remains a certain sense of dissatisfaction. Or is it frustration?

What's that about?

Things are getting done, aren't they?

I suspect that our purpose in life isn't just to get things done. Rather, I prefer to think that life is about being connected to each other, serving each other, and most importantly, taking time to give thanks to all that is given to us by our Creator. It's quality over quanity.

So what is one to do?

Give yourself a gift today. Give yourself 15 minutes to think about small changes you make to your routine that would add quality to your life. Consider a brief walk at sunrise. Or sunset (if you are a nightowl like me). How about a few minutes to silence in your favorite room, or a few minutes with your favorite CD.

Whatever you do, commit yourself to a small change ... something that will give life to you, something that is do-able ... something that, in 12 months, you can look back and say that one small change made your life richer.

Thanks for giving the gift of your time.