Diana posted on March 25, 2010 02:27
Sometimes in life you have to step back and take your own medicine. And what this actually means for me right now is to Enjoy the Ride and take a bit more time out to smell the roses.
It may not be a phrase that resonates with you but like it or not we are all on a personal journey, that is littered with crossroads, meandering lanes and motorways.
Recently I have been on one of those fast single lane country roads when you need your wits about you. Cars are whizzing towards me at speed, and sitting right on my bumper behind me.
It’s stressful. I feel pressured to go faster quicker and maybe take more chances. Actually what I would like to be doing is being on that parallel country road with the roof off tootling along, taking in the view, listening to a favourite song on the radio.
This road is still headed in the same direction and it may take a little longer to get there but the journey is so much more fun, my senses are heightened, I feel happy, invigorated and ready to face every challenge that I am confronted with.
As much as I love Disney its easy in to take the Fast Pass option in life. Fit more in, say yes more and no less. But time is a very precious commodity that we can not put in the bank for a rainy day sometime in the future.
Making sure you take steps to enjoy the ride along the way may also mean that when you get to those tricky crossroads in life you may take longer to consider which is the best route to take.
If you feel you are on the motorway and want to start slowing down and smelling the roses a bit more give me a call on 0845 833 2286 or sign up to Help for Busy Mums bulletin, for more tips, online help and simple solutions.