Anticipation

It will soon be Spring, so there will be new opportunities for growth and change. At the moment, I can't help thinking about 48 hours from now when I'll be landing in Florida! It's this point in the winter where most people I know here are DONE with the cold weather. There hasn't been too much snow in the last weeks, but it's been cold and windy, especially the last 2 days. Anticipation is interesting in that there can be both positive and negative emotions associated with it. I'm looking forward to vacation, but there's the effort of getting everything prepared that's extra work and stress right now. I know many people who get so stressed out about the preparations for time off and the increased workload when you return, that they don't do it. Even though it's work, the restorative benefits of the time off or vacation are definitely worth it! I had a client tell me recently that she was surprised when she went on vacation how hard it was to go back to work; it was hard to get back to "real life". I can relate to that. Who wouldn't rather lay on a beach or sight-see or shop for cool stuff rather than grocery shop or fold laundry! I know that for myself, I'm often able to gain perspective on my life and what's happening in it when I'm away. My mind slows down and I'm not distracted by all that "has" to get done. Not everything that comes up is always perfect, mind you. Sometimes there's a realization about something that's difficult to accept. Then, I return from vacation. Sometimes change happens, and other times, I am swept back into distraction and never make that change that felt so important when away. In the end, it's always worth all of that for the little slice of "paradise" wherever and whenever I can get it.

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  1. Tranquil WeederMarch 24, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    I should have my husband read this entry. He struggles with taking time off for the very reasons that you list. I really enjoy your blog. :)

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