Like a Mac Truck

I don't know about you, but I often find myself going so fast that I'm barely living in the moment. I'm so focused on the upcoming weekend, race, or life hurdle that sometimes I forget to live in the present.

Because this life is short and precious, it's time I reminded myself to slow the hell down. Lately, my mind has been racing with how far behind I feel. But in actuality, I'm right where I'm supposed to be. Twenty somethings aren't supposed to have it all figured out.

Yesterday, it hit me like a Mac Truck that all of this anticipation I was pressuring myself over (marriage, babies, dream home, etc) was not what I need to focus on right now.

Sure, I want that in the semi-near future. But, honestly, when I really thought about it and looked at my friends' lives who have kids and real commitments, I realized that there's something to cherish about being young and free.

When else will the manfriend and I be able to head out to a nice dinner, go on 3-5 hour running/cycling excursions, or off to the bar on a Friday night? We don't do that much these days, but the freedom to do so isn't so bad.

So, I hope this encourages you as much as it reminds me, that slowing down is good for your soul.

Instead of jam packing each week after stressful week, throw in some moments to just be.

My suggestions: take a bike ride, watch some water flow (river or stream), read a book at your local coffee shop, take a walk w/out your ipod and notice the sounds and life around you, dance along with your ipod, write in your journal, or do a little yoga!

What thing have you put pressure on yourself that isn't such a big deal? The leaves here are from a lunchtime walk I took a few weeks ago right before the weather turned and the leaves emptied off the trees. I miss them already.