Off to the Mall?
If you are like most Americans, you’re off to the mall to snap up much promised bargains. But then again, you may have chosen a different path.
I rose early this morning to a very needy canine friend. With recent travels, the flu and the holiday – he has been somewhat neglected. Not neglected like I left him in the garage with a giant bowl of kibble - but neglected none the less. The walks have been shorter; my attention has been elsewhere - usually hunting for some relief to the cough – while he has been the ever silent sentry waiting for a friendly pat on the head.
This morning we ventured off to a favorite woodsy spot. The post holiday crowd was sparse and we tossed a ball in the early morning mist. We sniffed, we peed, and we waded in the creek – generally, a happy dog.
So as 2007 comes to close, my dog and I took time to live in the moment. Yea, I could have gotten to the office earlier or I could have rushed off to the mall to find a great deal, but instead we stopped to attend to much needed dog play time.
For me it’s time with the dog. For you it may be something else. But, I ask you what have you been meaning to do, but have been too busy? I promise work will always be there along with the bills and the mortgage. It’s a quiet week - take time for yourself. Maybe it’s a walk with the dog, an afternoon with a grandchild, or simply an afternoon with a good book. Whatever it is, take a little time this week for you.
Yea, there may be some great bargains at the mall, today. But, when is the last time you saw your breathe in the crisp, early morning winter air?
I rose early this morning to a very needy canine friend. With recent travels, the flu and the holiday – he has been somewhat neglected. Not neglected like I left him in the garage with a giant bowl of kibble - but neglected none the less. The walks have been shorter; my attention has been elsewhere - usually hunting for some relief to the cough – while he has been the ever silent sentry waiting for a friendly pat on the head.
This morning we ventured off to a favorite woodsy spot. The post holiday crowd was sparse and we tossed a ball in the early morning mist. We sniffed, we peed, and we waded in the creek – generally, a happy dog.
So as 2007 comes to close, my dog and I took time to live in the moment. Yea, I could have gotten to the office earlier or I could have rushed off to the mall to find a great deal, but instead we stopped to attend to much needed dog play time.
For me it’s time with the dog. For you it may be something else. But, I ask you what have you been meaning to do, but have been too busy? I promise work will always be there along with the bills and the mortgage. It’s a quiet week - take time for yourself. Maybe it’s a walk with the dog, an afternoon with a grandchild, or simply an afternoon with a good book. Whatever it is, take a little time this week for you.
Yea, there may be some great bargains at the mall, today. But, when is the last time you saw your breathe in the crisp, early morning winter air?