Relax slow down

Relax, slow down - sofspics

Relax, slow down, I often have to remind myself. Being in hurry causes you to stress out. You really do not enjoy what you are doing. You could gloss over and miss the finer details. Well, you could just be in a hurry and miss out on life.
Sometimes we take up so much on ourselves that the very thing we love becomes a drudgery. We are just going through the motions of living without actually savoring it. A poem that I learned at the age of 7 comes to my mind, it is called Leisure by William Henry Davie
“What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare?”
Somehow these lines have been ingrained in my mind. It is true that this life we lead has no meaning if when we barely live it. Our worries and concern about the tomorrows, robs us of our today’s.
If we cannot enjoy the now, what is the guarantee that we will enjoy our tomorrows? Take time to relax, let your hair down. Let the simple things of life fill you with peace. Let the little things of life make your day.
Recently, I received a lovely piece of jewellery as a gift, it was an anniversary gift from my husband. Somehow these gifts have lost their significance for me. I am showered with such things often.. but it was the time we spent together, walking around the lake, speaking about our desires and things close to our heart that made my day.
We decided that we needed to slow down, to relax and for the first time in years we were by ourselves having fun. Somehow I believe it is moments like these by the lake that will become landmarks of happiness in my memory.
If you are rushing through life, take time to relax, slow down and make time to enjoy the little things of life.
Have a great day!

Take time to come alive

You owe it to yourself..take time to relax and come alive..
Stress is a major killer.. you don't need it in your life..let your hair down , enjoy yourself and come alive once again..be at your creative best today!
Here are some things that you can do to deal with stress.
Get yourself to a massage parlor or a beauty saloon.. Relax let them work on you as you let go of all your stress.
Take time to hear the buds bloom...
Watch the dew drops on your plants in the morning.
Take a walk to the park .. early in the day.. close your eyes and listen to the song birds sing.Let the soothing sounds of nature wash over your senses and make your mind come alive.
Plant a garden watch it grow.. it will put that smile back on your face :)

Make a candle or get involved with craft work and see yourself glow with happiness as you view the finished product.
Soak yourself in a tub of warm water with some relaxing essential oils like lavender or patchouli, may be you should try vetiver or orange flower.
Get a haircut that take ten years off your face or maybe give your face a new look by styling your hair in a way that suits you.
Pamper yourself and let the stress drain out of you as you come alive.. :) You owe it to yourself. Take time off... with nature :)
Have a wonderful day :)  - sofs