Showing posts with label pause. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pause. Show all posts

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Moments D643: Napping

Today, after a day like yesterday, was supposed to be a big reading day for my winter semester class.

But, it wasn't long before I realized that I wasn't going to be able to properly focus and absorb information with the aching brain I had.  

Instead of homework, EQ and I headed out for a little pampering.  My typical nail salon is closed for renovations, so we ventured a little deeper into the Beach and found Fresh Nails.  

What a gem!  We may even have a new location now for our manicures and pedicures!  Danny was a hoot!

I would have thought, after getting out for a manicure and a pedicure that I would have been found some energy to dive into my school readings.    No, not so.  

Shortly after arriving home, I sat on the couch with EQ to chat about the rest of the evening's plans.  Within moments I had fallen asleep.  Apparently my old bones needed the break (no pun intended!) because an hour later I found myself being guided to bed to continue my nap more comfortably. 

I slept for three hours in total.  That's a pretty long nap in my books!

What a nap it was!  Apparently I needed it.  My head was no longer pounding and I felt more alive again.

And that was my smile for the day.  Coming out of a three hour "nap", I was feeling better.  It wasn't productive, but it was exactly what I needed.

Moments giving in to what your body is calling for.

Moment realizing that your health and well-being are the most important thing, everything else stems from that solid base.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Moments D602: Everything ok?

Sometimes that's all it takes.  Someone to notice.  Someone to care.  That, for me, is today's moment.  EQ did that for me, even though he was busy with his own list of things.

So when you see something that doesn't quite fit in with the norm.  Don't ignore it.  Take a moment.  Pause and ask, "...is everything okay?" because it really does make a difference in someone else's day.

Moments appreciating being noticed.

Moments knowing you are being taken care of.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Moments - D15; Lilacs and Rainbows

Today was a great day, but today’s magical moment isn’t the amazing concert that I went to….no, no no. That would be too easy. (And it was pretty incredible, I sang my heart out!)

Today’s magical moment isn’t the two beautiful souls that I shared such an amazing evening with. Nope. Too easy.

Today’s magical moment was walking home from the bike shop. The air was clean from the fresh spring rain and slightly perfumed with lilacs. Every step…every breath I enjoyed. I smiled. I paused to appreciate the beauty of it.

AND that magical moment was quickly followed by seeing a VERY subtle rainbow on the horizon. So subtle that I wondered just how many others in their rush hour drive paused to notice the sky and its beauty.

Moments.

Pause.

Breathe.

Repeat.

Today, tomorrow and always.