Rest and Relax

 "Come now, just let it go. Let it fall down, let it all go like the water that's rushing in under your soul. Until there's nothing left, won't you come to me and 
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 Not being a parent yet myself, I find that my
life is a little less chaotic than some. However, I am always busy with something! I love my busy schedule because it involves family, exercise, my marriage, my dog (my new hobby :)) and being with friends. At times, I do find that my schedule is so "booked" and overloaded that I become a zombie. I know this happens to the best of us but every now and then we need to force ourselves to stop. Stop being preoccupied with the time, the weather, the work. Take time to look at the person sitting next to you. Really look at them and tell them something about them that you love. Stop and think about all you have already accomplished for the day, the week, the year and leave the rest for the next day. Stop and appreciate all you have and remember that it is never promised. Sometimes your schedule is going to be thrown off. Things are going to happen both for better and worse. Adapt and take it for what it is. As a teacher, I know this sort of mentality is a must,however,many still struggle. I was recently on winter break for 12 days and returned to school for one day then had a 3 day weekend thanks to a good bit of snow. While I do not prefer to be in school late in June, I am thankful that I had another long weekend to spend with my family and I'm even more thankful that no one was put at risk driving during the weather. 

 This all may seem a little mundane and repetitive but sometimes just hearing that you deserve a break helps you realize you really do! So many of us do so much more than we think we do and we do deserve some fun! Treat yourself to something that makes you smile every once in a while :) 

                             Find a comforting and relaxing place to write, read, think, thank.