My husband bought me a wonderful book for Mother's Day. I also received fun books for my birthday and Christmas 5 months ago. I haven't begun reading them yet. Other people who have a lot going on claim they don't read for pleasure because they don't have time. I haven't been able to read because, once I begin, I won't want to stop. I will become a part of the stories and the thoughts and won't want to put a stop to the moment of escape. I only have a little over a month and I will be finished with the busy-ness. I will keep the pleasure reading at bay until I can freely "escape into a good book."
I feel like I have to control my moments of escape. If I venture too far down a path of peace and pleasure, it might take a while to come back. Of course, a moment on that path may invigorate me for the next set of tasks.
How often do people think about what gives them strength and energy and peace and make choices that will help them perform at their best? How often do people plan for activities that will strengthen them rather than reacting to whatever comes about? I guard myself so that I can be my best and not waste time or energy on things that will not help me.
I know some people who escape each weekend in the summer to enjoy a nearby lake with it's calming and peaceful waters. They get judged for taking the time to do that. In reality they are making a choice that will strengthen them for the next thing they must do.
Take a moment to make sure you are strong and capable to take on whatever comes your way.
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