Saturday is a beautiful word filled with endless possibility for us 9 to 5’ers. Sometimes we envision ourselves obliterating a to-do list, spending time on a hobby, or out exploring. My day will be a little of all of these things.
Today won’t be beautiful but it will be 44 degrees and that’s pretty warm so I’ll be going outside anyway. Fresh air is good for clearing the clutter from one’s mind and lungs.
Conditions may not be perfect but it’s the only Saturday we have this week so it’s best to seize the day and use the free time to our advantage.
If you’re watching the news, you know that life here in America has been stressful lately.
I haven’t talked about this here because I consider it my job to rise above the muck of daily living. Instead, I try to give you something positive to think about and something productive to aspire to in your own life. However, it’s important to note that humans were not designed to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders.
Whether you’re mad because you don’t understand why everyone isn’t thrilled with the direction of our government or you’re terrified because you stand with the rest of the world’s belief that the American government is on the wrong side of history, the burden is not yours to carry today.
Take a day off from the madness. Turn off the news, stop doomscrolling social media. Let it go. Even if it is just for today.
You have my permission and my encouragement. You deserve a day off.
Use today to do something you’ve been putting off or to take a long drive on roads you’ve never driven. Invite a friend for lunch or get lost in the quiet of your local library. Bundle up and sit on your porch if you can’t leave home. Nothing feels better than attacking a space to declutter and clean.
My day will include home chores, a hike, and time with my fella. I’ll be avoiding the news and will resist the world’s insistence that human beings are most valued for our wallets and consumerism. Yup, my No Spend Challenge continues in its harshest form again.
But first, we must get out of bed. So do that, have a nutritious breakfast and enjoy your Saturday. You have earned it!
Life here in Canada has been stressful as well. It’s hard to keep up with all the changes in tariffs between our two countries. Enjoy your time outside. I’m hoping to go for an afternoon walk as well.
Had a nice four mile walk today. The sun came and went but the wind stayed with us most of the time.
Enjoy your evening!
Sounds like you had a good one with your long walk. I finished my drive home and got unpacked. Back to the chores!
There’s something refreshing about unpacking and putting everything back in place after some time away.
I got in four miles – not terrible for my first outing after a long break from hiking!