Sometimes we are tired because we aren’t rested and sometimes we are tired because we aren’t doing enough of the things that make us feel alive.
I have strayed far down a path away from the things that make me feel happy – road trips, writing, and exploration of the world around me have taken a backseat to work, illness and an all around sense of busyness.
Winter is done. Spring has sprung. It’s time to get busy living.
I’m ready for some road trips, for diner food and for tours of random historic sites. I’m ready for a long weekend looking at murals and flowers, for slamming on the brakes to photograph a barn, and for falling into bed at night exhausted from a day of seeing what’s around the next bend in the road.
I want to roll into a town I don’t know well, park the car and walk around. The world looks so different and is more engaging as a pedestrian.
These are the things that bring me joy and that make me feel like me. It has been a while and I think it’s time to go.
We spend so much time at work and fulfilling obligations in life outside work. We spend so much time recovering from a busy week and preparing for the next one. When did life become such a drag? When did the to-do list become the most important thing?
When did the news, weather, and mowing grass become the only thing we know how to discuss?
Let’s read a book, go for a drive, watch a documentary, learn a hobby, visit somewhere new, and learn something interesting so we aren’t swallowed up by the drudgery and by the mundane reality of merely existing.
Are you in?
Let’s go.
I’m in. And it’s a bit easier for me because I am retired. But it is still nice to be reminded to find the joy. I hope you do, too!
Yes! Go enjoy all the freedoms and joys that retirement affords. You’ve earned it!!
I’m so in. I just returned from a road trip – and I feel so refreshed! I think you’re onto something there! Also – I love the photo, that’s one of my favorite spring blooms!
I’m so glad you enjoyed your road trip! I swear, it’s good for the mind and spirit!
These are some of my favorites too!
Yesss beautifully written and so important to take the time to do the things that give you life <3
Thanks so much!! I hope you get to go enjoy the things that make you happy as well!
I’m in! I’m ready for road adventures, but the yard and garden have really been consuming a ton of time. I did finish a couple art projects and had friends to dinner over the weekend. They travel a LOT. They just spent 6 weeks in many places in and around Japan and Australia. That’s a bit much for me!
Oh my! That is a lot but I wouldn’t turn down the opportunity! What were the art projects? It sounds like you are using your time wisely!
I’m doing watercolor and colored pencil. Finished a goldfinch in pencil and a sunset scene with Joshua trees in watercolor.
That sounds fun! How long have you practiced watercolors?
I started them maybe 15 or more years ago, but have been on hiatus, so learning again.
I’m glad you’re embracing it again!
Sorry to hear that other things in life have gotten in the way and are taking away from your happiness. We definitely spend too much time working and on other chores. It’s important we carve out time for ourselves too. I’m in as well 🙂
Things come in (and go) in seasons. I’m working on getting things together again and have a fun day trip planned for Saturday.
Oh nice. Enjoy!