A Day of Simplicity

We live in a world that encourages busyness and non-stop activity.  In fact, many boast that working eighty hours a week, and getting only three hours of sleep is a sign of strength and will win them some sort of trophy.  I get that we need to work for the present and the future but sometimes we not only forget how to live, but we forget the basics like how to breathe.  And if it's not breathing...then it's not alive.

Try to enjoy the small simple things in life.  In a success-driven society, choosing simplicity may be a brave move.  I believe we are stronger when we go against the grain of the world and do our own thing.  I'll be the first to admit that many times I feel like I need to always go, go, go or I'll be wasting the day.

Here are a few items you can do {or at least think about doing} in order to help achieve simplicity, even for just a fleeting moment:

1. Choose a small meal.  A simple salad. Rather than the smorgasbord.  

2. Take a digital sabbatical instead of being overwhelmed with information.  Write in a journal. 

3. Be "unproductive" today instead of trying to get it all done.

4. Read past journals or letters.  

5. Choose a few minutes of solitude instead of trying to navigate through the noise. 

6. Give more, take less.

I know it's easier said than done.  But remember,  you need to take care of yourself.  Don't feel guilty about it.  You are the only you that you got!