Some days I feel like I’m being torn in so many different directions whether it’s with my family, friends , work, community or whatever other responsibilities I may have. Now to be honest I do take on a lot that may not belong to me, I’ve always been that way. I’ve always felt responsible for everyone and everything around me and it weighs heavily on my soul.
I turned 48 years old this year and it’s taken me until now to learn that I can and should take time for myself and not feel guilty. Well I should say that I’m working on learning this. I’m not sure if it is me being a woman, a mother or me just wanting to help everyone I come in contact with but I have a problem with putting me, my time above what other people need/want from me.
I heard this song this past weekend and it was a big aha moment for me. I feel like it has given me permission to say no once in awhile. Not that I won’t be that cheerleader for my family and friends or the person that someone can come talk and feel safe that their secrets will stay only with me. I love to be that person people can lean on but I also need to make time to recharge and spend some time on the things I love.
My hope is that all of you, my family and friends will take time out of your week and spend time on something you love. Whether that’s taking a walk in nature, meditating, going for a swim, painting, riding your motorcycle, writing your novel, listening to music or anything your heart desires. We all need something we are passionate about to keep our hopes and dreams alive.
Life is too short my friend. Choose to make the most of everyday you are given!!!
Lyrics from Not This Time
I’m dreaming of a time
I could lose my mind again
I’m dreaming of a day
That I could just waste away
Cause that don’t happen anymore
There’s too many people
Knocking at more door
There’s too many people
Asking me for more
Asking me for more
But I’m saying, no
Nah, nah, nah, nah
Not this time
Nah, nah, nah, nah
Not this time
Give me a night
I just might not remember
A little Earth, Wind and Fire
Dancing in the month of September
Cause that don’t happen anymore
There’s too many people
Knocking at my door
There’s too many people
Asking me for more
Asking me for more
But I’m saying, no
Nah, nah, nah, nah
Not this time
Nah, nah, nah, nah
Not this time,
Time, time, time
Give me a moment to myself
Then pass me a drink and take a record down from the shelf
And for all those other people who’ve been asking me for more
Knocking at my door, knocking at my door
I’m saying, no
Nah, nah, nah, nah
Not this time
Nah, nah, nah, nah
Not this time
Nah, nah, nah, nah
Not this time
Nah, nah, nah, nah
Not this time
Time, time, time