I was blessed with a truly relaxing day during the Christmas break. Even though I often add relaxation and down time into my days and weeks I am still left feeling that it is not enough. So what was different this time? It all started with a primary intention of relaxation. I then allowed that intention to fluctuate and adapt to the flow of my thoughts and needs throughout the day. I found that the day evolved with a natural rhythm and flow of its own. I wasn't burdened with thoughts of stuff that I should be getting done and didn't experience any guilt as a result.
My focus for most of the day was working on a large puzzle and taking some time to read. Adjustments to the original primary intention occurred gently and naturally. As I relaxed I found myself taking a break to shovel the driveway. Not because I knew it needed to be done, but because I found myself motivated to do it. There were also a few additional tasks here and there through out the day in between relaxation time that happened as well. The ebb and flow of the day took place naturally. Nothing was forced. Rather than trying to fit in some relaxation time around all of life's stuff and feeling guilty, I made relaxation the intent and priority and adapted as I allowed tasks to happen naturally around relaxation.
I also noticed as the day progressed that time seemed to be advancing at a much slower pace than usual. There was still plenty of evening left and I had accomplished what I had set out to do with the added bonus of getting extra tasks completed and feeling more than satisfied and completely relaxed.
There was purpose and completion without obligation or guilt. I was able to allow the day to flow naturally and adapt where and when I wanted. I had control over my actions and reactions which resulted in a very gratifying day. Wow, what an amazing gift!
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