“Just Routine?”

I took a little vacation. It was wonderful! I spent some time alone with a dear friend that I’ve known my entire life sans the first 5 years. It was precious time and there was much joy and laughter. Time seemed to stand still until it was gone, and I was driving to the airport to say goodbye. Back to the grind as they say.

I love the grind. As wonderful and necessary is the break from routine, I just happen to thrive there. My routine is my pulse. I find the hum drum of the daily, to be like a humming sound with a steady beat that keeps me on track. After an exhilarating break I find myself experiencing just as much joy getting myself back on track. It’s as if the background music was missing and I have it once again. I’m on beat and humming along with the routine of me.

Take a break! Vacation – Stay-cation – Just let it go! The important things will be waiting for you and hopefully, you will find a new appreciation for the routine that is you. There is a reason we have vacations and there is a reason we don’t have an unlimited amount of them. Balance is the key to tranquility.

Is it “Just Routine” or does it keep you grounded?

Is it “Just Routine” or does it bring you appreciation for the time you break away?

Is it “Just Routine” or does getting back to it propel you into a new resolve to stay on track?

If you don’t like your routine, ask yourself, “Is it my balance, or my hinderance?”

Thoughts?