We’re all so busy these days. We run around all day long from one thing to the next and it seems there is never enough time to get everything done. But why do we feel we have to do it all? We weren’t designed to be super people who can do it all with a smile and just keep on going like the energizer bunny. Our bodies and our minds need time to rest and reflect. Most of today’s technology was designed to make our lives easier, but somehow things seem to be more complicated. We continue to get caught up in the latest and greatest and we’re afraid if we can’t keep up people will think less of us or believe us to be lazy. There is nothing wrong with working hard or playing hard, but we just can’t continue to push and push without consequences. We have to allow ourselves time to literally do nothing or risk crashing and burning. Our bodies will force us to stop if we don’t listen by manifesting illness or accidents. Most of us think down time is catching our favorite tv program or watching a movie. Maybe going out to dinner or to a bar. But that’s not really what it’s all about. While it may be fun and relaxing, we’re still activily participating. When is the last time you gave yourself permission to just sit quietly and observe what’s going on around you or daydream, just letting your mind wander not really thinking about anything in particular? I challenge you to take time every day to simply sit and enjoy. Even if it’s only for five or ten minutes. Quiet your mind. Forget about your to do list. Just sit, relax, be. It may take practice, but things worthwhile sometimes do. So give it a try and let me know how it works out for you.