On Sunday afternoon I grappled with what seemed like a big decision--to go to the beach or stay home. You probably can't believe that I even thought about it twice, but I'm a girl who often struggles with an overdeveloped sense of responsibility.
I've got too much work to do.
You need a break.
Anson might get called for an interview.
You haven't had enough summer fun yet.
I'll feel overwhelmed when I get back.
You'll feel rested, renewed and ready to work harder when you get back.
The opposing voices in my head (don't worry they haven't given me any directions to do bizzaro stuff yet) went back and forth. Finally, I thought about watching a car full of girls with their long hair flying in the wind ride by me in a convertible the other day. I had the thought, "How come I've been so darn responsible?" I long for one of those topless cars, and some day I'll have one. Really and truly the time just hasn't been right yet.
My mind went from that fun ride to pictures of the breeze on the beach with the sound of crashing waves, and I decided. God does call me to work and responsible wise decisions, but He's also made me for rest. My mind and heart were craving rest. Without it I was going to do something crazy like going to buy one of those snazzy red sports cars with my credit card.
So we went to the beach. Today I'm ready to work!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Should I Go or Should I Stay?
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Or as we say 'time to smell the roses'. Always important to have that time out. Perhaps we realise it as we get older. I try to go out for a daily walk now, always with camera in hand, just for a rest break.
I love your site and how it's set up.
I think you made the right decision. The beach ALWAYS clears the mind & heart. I'm going tomorrow with a good friend for "Girls weekend at the Beach".
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