I had planned to be out of town this weekend, but at the last minute, I changed my mind. Yes, I could have cleaned my house (I hate coming home to a messy house), packed my car, and driven to NYC, but that would have taken some extra pushing and real effort. Instead I woke up Thursday and said, "Nope."
I find saying No to be a real challenge. I want to do/ try/ experience everything! But it's much easier to say No if I consider it from a Feldi perspective.
It's like when we roll our heads left and right in a lesson... Yes, you could go further, but you are listening for the threshold when ease begins to turn into effort. How far can you go easily?
How much can you pack into your life easily, without pushing or straining or driving? - in this case, literally :)
So, I've been having the ultimate lazy staycation!
I had already cleared my schedule, and suddenly, I have all this non-structured, open time to lounge, and putter around, and nap, and watch the sun track across the summer sky, and do little errands and fun projects around the house without any sense of urgency. I guess this is exactly what I needed, because I am enjoying doing nothing immensely.
And here is the irony... after a friend asked what I had been up to, I made a quick list of all the nothings I have been doing, and it's an impressive little list... but with all the naps and breaks and casual attention, it feels absolutely effortless!
Of course, I will reschedule my trip to see the folks downstate that were expecting me. I miss them too. That said, I highly recommend clearing your schedule, telling no one, and lounging around at home for a few restorative and joyful days and see what happens.