Living a life that is balanced and fulfilled requires that we are flexible. So many of us are trying to juggle our many responsibilities by sticking to a strict schedule. I must admit that I have been victim to to that many times. However, sometimes in life we have to abandon of schedules and to-do list for the unexpected.
For instance, there may have been times when we may run into an old friend or relative. We should not beat ourselves us for taking 40 minutes of our scheduled time to catch up with her in the parking lot of the mall. Instead, we should focus on deposit we just made into our friendship. You never know, something in that conversation could make the difference in your friends life. And vice-versa.
So, let yourself off of the hook. Being flexible and living in the moment allows us to make changes in our schedule as necessary. Remember that the items on your to-do list can still be done. It might take a little extra effort to do a little rearranging. However, life is too short. The relationships we have with our family and friends are crucial to us living a life that is balanced and fulfilled.
I must admit that I have been
@ypmalibu, as busy mom's I do
@ypmalibu, as busy mom's I do think we naturally think of our family before we think of ourselves. It's instinctual. I do think that somehow we have to give ourselve permission to do a little something special for ourselves. There will always be family issues to attend to. However, that cute blouse at Marshalls may not be there later :)
@nintrator, I totally can relate to and agree with capturing those special moments when the kids want to talk. As the mother of a 19 year old daughter, I grab those moments every chance I get. Take care.
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