There have been (many) times in my life when I've wanted the earth to stop spinning for a bit. Well, OK, maybe not stop spinning, as that would cause us all to fly off into space. But sometimes, I just want to stop. That's all. Take a break. From everything. From every responsibility that has my name written all over it in capital letters. I'm not even talking about a vacation (though that sounds appealing), but a total Life-break. Total.
Wait. A total Life-break sounds like death. OK, I totally don't want that. Damn it. You guys know what I mean, right? A break. From everything.
You know what I'd really like to do? I'd like to spend my days (about 30 of them) floating in a pool - still and quiet... and my nights floating on an unimaginably comfy bed in a cool room.
I want to float.
That's it.
I want to float my way through a break.
From everything.
But no one gets that lucky, do they? There are few people in the world who can just walk away from everything they have to do and do nothing but float. I certainly can't.
These past few months have been hard. They've been harder than I expected them to be. And I am so tired, I can't even see straight most days. Every inch of me hurts. I missed lots of work with chemo treatments so I'm working hard now, trying to make up a bit. I'm coaching every night. I'm parenting every day. I can't take a break.
But still, I realized that I needed to step back a bit. I needed to regroup... to get my head on straight... to spend a little time with just MY thoughts. So I decided to limit my social media time and took my Facebook page down for a while. I love the connections I have with people but I was really feeling the need to be alone - or as alone as it's possible to be when I'm surrounded by people all day.
I don't know if it's really helping. I come home so tired that I'm not spending a lot of time thinking about anything important.
And maybe that's OK. Maybe I don't really need to be thinking about anything important. If I can't float, maybe I just need to breathe. Maybe that's enough.
Quite frankly, it's going to have to be.
For now, anyway.
4 comments:
Diane dear, I understand how you feel, the responsibilities in our life and illness can be overwhelming, especially when we are in so much pain. Please take some time for yourself, to sleep, unwind, clear your mind of all worries, concentrate on pleasant feelings and images and just breathe.
Thinking of you and wishing you well.
Hugs, Dianne
xoxoxo ♡
I looked for you on FB awhile back and thought you had blocked me, which made me very sad. I looked for your blog today hoping to see an update, and although I am relieved you didn't block me, still sad after reading this. You know I want the best for you-- to be whole and healthy and settled. Even in the midst of all this craziness, that is my prayer and declaration for you, Diane, my friend-- I speak healing and peace and rest into that body of yours. <3
P.S. You picked a good time to be off facebook.....EGADS it has been crazy!
Sherri, you dork! I would NEVER block you. NEVER EVER.
Dianne, thank you so much for your sweet words. Always.
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