Make Time for the Things You Love

It briefly crossed my mind to just hang onto this post with this cute heart wiggle dress until Valentine's day, but I couldn't.  This dress is just too pretty not to share.  But, just because I'm posting well before Valentine's day doesn't mean we can't talk about love, right?

What kinds of things do you love to do?  Has it been a while since you've been able to get out and do them thanks to the lengthy shut down which is still going on in some places? 

I think we all need hobbies.  We all need something to look forward to, a way to blow off steam.  There were a couple of months when we couldn't get out much to take photos.  I resorted to building my little afternoon spot in the yard, not just for photos, but just so I could have an escape.

You know my mantra about balance and moderation to all things.  So, as much as I think we need to deal with life's problems and demands, I also think it is a healthy mind and soul that have that place of respite.  

Whether it's the mental escape of watching your favorite movie or the physical escape of heading to the golf course, the cafe, or into the woods and the early morning city streets like me to take a few photos.  I love going out and taking the photos just as much as I do sitting down to edit them and the sense of accomplishment as I sit back to admire the finished product.  I need this to keep me sane--sometimes it's the only thing that does.

Did you know there are people in the world who don't really have hobbies?  I hear it all the time.  When asked what's going on with them they respond: "Work, eat, sleep, repeat."  Oh, dear.

If that sentiment rings a little too familiar for you, I really want to encourage you to find something you enjoy and look forward to and them carve out a little time in your schedule each week or even just each month to do this thing you enjoy.

All work and more work is work, work, work.  Leave some time for play.  Make space in your schedule to do something you love.  Better yet, do something you enjoy with someone you love.  If you will, you'll see such great results in your life, your attitudes, and your relationships.

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