In Need of a Serious Break


I was on the phone with my college student, and aimlessly scrolling through Twitter while chatting.  Twitter, in case you hadn't noticed, has become a cesspool of anger and negativity... I suppose it all depends on whom you follow.  Anyhow, even though the sound was muted, I totally slowed my scrolling, as I noticed a promotional video from my favorites - the Queer Eye gang.  And, it suddenly dawned on me, I need a serious break! Actually, not a serious break, a break from all the serious. 

I thrive on laughter. I love to laugh, and I love to make people laugh. In my finest moments, I think I'm fairly witty.  One of my favorite things in the world, is when my good ole running buddy makes me laugh so hard I have to stop running.  Another is getting the giggles with my girls!  Nothing but good times! 

I've been saying to people, "I just kind of feel blah, lately.  I'm just not feelin' it!"  I haven't even known what I'm not feeling, just that it's not there.  Well, it dawned on me today, and Jonathan Van Ness's face was the trigger! They just exude fun and joy!

Everything is just so dang serious and heavy! It can become emotionally burdensome. All you have to do is turn on the TV, or check your phone.  It's the news, it's social media, sometimes it even makes its way into your work or personal life. Getting bogged down by seriousness is virtually unavoidable, and oh, so easy to get sucked in. And, I'm not saying it's not important.  It is.  And I care a whole lot (Dr. Seuss would be glad to know!).  I truly do.  But, goodness, I need a break from it all! I want to... rather, I need to step out for a moment and rejuvenate my own sense of fun and joy.


 So, I'm going to do it. I'm going to take this weekend and take a serious break from the serious.  I'm going to avoid the TV, and I'm going to turn off all my notifications. I'm going to get out into the sunshine and the woods, and breathe in the calm.  I will gather the family and spend the weekend being present with what, and who really makes a difference in my life. I'm going to call my mother and listen to her funny stories. And, I shall pet the dogs and laugh at their antics. If necessary, I will even embarrass my children by dancing in public.  I'm that committed.

Don't be afraid to step out for a moment if you need to.  Put yourself in time out for a while.  It will all still be there when you return, and chances are, you won't have missed much. 

 
You can't pour from an empty cup.  Take care of you. 💖

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