Re-Center Your Energy Throughout Your Day
I grew up in a large family. From early days to pre-high school, I would sometimes sneak away when they were gathered at the breakfast or lunch table and lay on my bed and fantasize and theorize about life and my part in it.
There were times I’d sit in the sun in the backyard where no one could see me. I’d sit on the cement with my back against a warm brick wall and let the warmth of the hot brick seep through my light shirt and shorts, to soothe me deep within. It was my secret and I never told a soul when I disappeared for these short moments where I’d been.
download Human Nature dvd In teenage years I’d sit in the back of the bus on the floor at lunch hour while the bus was parked in a sunny spot. Not every lunch, but times I wanted to get away and be alone and think and wonder.
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Even today I enjoy sitting in my front yard along the path to the side gate of our house, which is partially out of view. There are tall plants planted in front of the walkway and neighbors can’t interrupt me for those few stolen moments. Sometimes even the mail person may not spot me when they come nearby to drop the mail. Even for five minutes, just to get away, I renew and re-center myself. download The Land That Time Forgot movie Predator 2 Married to the Mob
How strange you might think. I’ve wondered at my behavior too. But I am certain in the value of downtime and I relish those moments just for me when I re-center myself and renew. Perhaps too it is my childhood experiences of self-nurturing that I’m willing to honor again. My Boss’s Daughter hd
What quiet places do you escape to for self-renewal?
December 19th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I also believe that it is crucial that every person gets some alone-time. When I’m alone for a short while I’m able to look inside myself, remind myself of my goals and look at how far I’ve come. It helps me to get a better idea of where I am in my life and adjustments that I need to make.