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To Busy Bodies

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To Busy Bodies

Dear Busy Bodies,

Often times it is easy to lose yourself in the consistent cycle of responsibilities to uphold that are brought to you by work, school, family, activities, and everything in between. It seems as though there will never be enough hours in the day or the month or the year to do everything you want or plan to do. That road trip you’ve been planning to take gets pushed back, your favorite hobby is put off, or you even forget your best friend’s birthday (you can always thank God for Facebook). Simply put, life gets in the way most times and it can be hard to feel like you have control over it. It’s supremely important to take a step back and soak in your surroundings every once in a while, though. As cliche as it may seem, stop and smell the roses. It will honestly help you breathe a little bit deeper and think a little bit clearer.

The little things in life truly do matter and we often forget to appreciate them. You have the ability to crack open an eye and groan as the rays of sunlight pool across your face, how great is that? That the experience of a new day is upon you. You have someone out there who is looking forward to seeing your eyes light up when you speak about your passions and hear you laugh at the dumbest of all things. When you move to the slower lane, open your window and feel the rush of wind hit your cheek while blasting your favorite road trip worthy band. That feeling of infinity rushes over so quickly and I promise it's one of those most pleasantly vivid moments you’ll ever recollect. We are granted a limited number of days upon this planet: take advantage of every second. You are more than just a blur in a sea of people rushing to their next meeting or just another number.

Take that road trip you've always wanted to take. Keep track of your water intake and stay hydrated (it's so important to take care of your health). Write a letter to a loved one or your future self. Sit in the grass and let your toes wiggle in the dewy grass even if your pants get a little dirty. Take that run you've been promising yourself you would take. Scrapbook, bake, play chess or video games. Walk around your town, you might notice something that makes your little slice of the world stand out than any other place. Your human experience is willed by you and your decisions. Focusing on the importance of taking breaks from our busy lives can only improve the quality of our day and minds entirely. So, what will you take notice to on this fine day?

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