Sometimes You Just Have to Hit Pause

This morning was difficult.

I kept myself awake all night worrying about things that were out of my control and when I finally did get to sleep, it was fitful.

What do I do with a day like this?

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When talking to your loved ones doesn't work or having a decent meal, I just stop. Stop doing and just sit.

I drove myself to a nearby park and sat on a bench for twenty minutes. Some of that time was spent reading. The rest of the time was spent staring up at the clouds or watching the ducks in the nearby pond. Once my mind was starting clear up, I took a long walk on the trail surrounding the park.

I started to focus on what I could do and not what I wanted to happen. Focusing on things that are tangible and appreciating the things I already have.

There were a lot of other people walking on the trail as well, and that alone made me feel better. I didn't stop to talk to anyone but knowing they were there was enough.

I bought myself a special treat (Pepperidge Farms Maui Cookies, omg), drove home and found a few of my worries were settled by what was in the mailbox. Progress.

I suppose sometimes you just need to stop and let the world catch up to you.

#stopandbreathe #outside #exercise #takeawalk