Time Out!

What do you feel when you hear the phrase TIME OUT!?! Sometimes fear, perhaps memories of embarrassment. Bottom line something has gone terribly wrong, usually unplanned then is followed by consequence to rectify situation. So it has been with Covid 19, after the shock set in then I felt like we’ve been given a global time out. Eventually I have embraced this whole chaotic mess as a gift of time.  We are all struggling to balance work, family, kids, home schooling, care giving with the backdrop of economic unknowns and global health crisis. I think we have an opportunity to learn from and hopefully create some habits to enhance your life.

By revisiting the practice of 5X5 takes a positive spin to a time out, be mindful to maintain my own balance so I can truly be present, doing my best, even if it is not perfect. It helps me balance manageable chunks of time to be productive as well as rest. We've been able to complete household projects, started a new tradition of happy hours and binged a fair share of Netflex. Along the way I’ve released all kinds of clothes and materials that no longer serve me to be donated or repurposed. I've completely changed the way I work from a total in person experiential programming to completely virtual engagements.  It has moments that are challenging but offers new, profound ways to connect with renewed impact.

I’m choosing to create habits that support me now to serve me down the road. Now that self-discipline doesn't come easy, just like working out to develop and strengthen a muscle it takes time. Whether you see this as a time out or gift of time, I hope encourage you to discover ways to intentionally be present as we move through this season as gracefully as possible.

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