Reset

How about we take the time to have a reset. A blank slate, reboot, readjust. I had to take a step back today to get some fresh air; just ten minutes to myself; foolishly in a tank top on my deck at sunset just as Colorado blows in the next snow storm. Of course this was short lived and I probably could have used a bit more time.

Why is it so hard for us to take the time to reset. To step back and remember all the good that is right in front of us, take a few deep breaths and try it again. How many people could see a drastic change in their everyday lives if we made an effort to allow the ones surrounding us to have these moments?

Just imagine you're on the phone with your fifth angry customer of the day, or your child has been screaming for no other reason than they are a child, your husband has run out of clothes and blames you, your head has hurt for the past week with no end in site; the list goes on and on...and on. But does it have to?

If life gave even just ten little uninterrupted minutes after these 'rough' moments in our day then what could we accomplish? Could we get rid of that headache? Smile at the next customer? Start making our baby laugh? Maybe even stop having these 'rough' moments all together?

For me tonight my blank slate gave me a moment to remind myself of the copious amount of love my heart holds for my two boys that waited for me to come back inside. It reminded me to take the moments for myself. That I can't help anyone if I can't help myself. So for now that will be a new focus, ME. Until next time.