I had to put the to-do list aside and paint a picture. Feeling a bit of relief. The pressure of it all was starting to get to me. But really there isn't pressure except that which I create so... why don't I back off already!? LoL Really though the stress and pressure we put on ourselves to get things done is absurd, useless and counterproductive. I know I get less done when I'm stressing and over-thinking and when I take time to put everything fully aside and dance, paint, stretch, meditate, EAT or whatever I end up getting much more done (or at the very least feeling better while doing the same amount) than I would otherwise. I feel like I get wound up so tight in the middle of getting things done that I can't even move. So this post is just to honor the art of doing nothing and not feeling guilty about it. Those things will get done and they will still be there to do when I'm ready but I'm making time to do something else (anything else!) once in awhile.
For all those in the same boat check out this guided meditation for relief from stress and pressure at Meditation Oasis
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