Do you ever read a book and the words feel like they are a neon sign telling you to pay attention, and then think “wow, that was profound?” Well, that was me as I flipped through the pages of This Is Day One. I do not read for pleasure as much as I would like to, but when I do carve out some extra time, I want a book that packs a punch. I was captivated by the personal stories that seemed so applicable to the moments I am finding myself in during this chapter of life. Having a packed schedule is a blessing and a curse. It is go, go, go and get as much done as you possibly can in a day, and do this cycle on repeat for as long as you live. I know I get stuck in the motions of doing what has to be done, but it can sometimes feel like being trapped by the demands everyone else is placing on top of the laundry list of things we think we need to do too. It is a constant renumbering game of priorities and hoping you made the right ranks. I know for me, self- care and having some down time rarely take a top spot on any of the lists I have, and that is where the disconnect comes into play. If at any point it comes down to choosing between getting down to business or having fun, we are conditioned to believe we must stay disciplined to make every waking second count. We want to stay in our lane, so to speak, and avoid any unplanned interactions as much as possible. If you are anything like me, you want to live a scheduled and no-surprise life. This is where I need to continue to improve on my spontaneity. As Drew described this eye-opening perspective on life, I wish I could have felt like that was an easy fix or, better yet, I was already that person, but that is not the case. A young girl full of spunk was actually bouncing off the walls while Drew was reading while traveling. Without spoiling anything, I will say a conversation took place, and the little girl said, “I’m always free if I want to be.” Again, wow! No matter what the world tells you and the norms we think we are expected to follow, there is always room to let yourself soar and be free to explore, meet new people, and not do what someone else says you should be doing. When the confines of my scheduling and deadlines are beginning to feel like they have me in a chokehold, I am going to be more mindful and remind myself that if I want to be, my spirit is free. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2019
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