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Don't worry. I kinda knew no one would run the risk of raising their hand, looking like a ding-dong in front of others. How do I know this? Because none of us are relaxed.
Not a single one.
I'm not sure any of us would know what relaxing was if it hit us in the face. Many of us are given pockets of time, unscheduled - the almighty white-space in our calendars - and we squander it away because we don't want to look like we're not doing something productive. Productive is a word that deserves an ass-kicking some days. We have to fill that time with a quick load of laundry or emptying the dish washer instead of doing something that would make us feel better.Again, I know this because I have made it my life's quest to fill up the white space. I procrastinate relaxing because I don't want to look like I'm not working hard enough.
What the hell is that about? And who exactly am I trying to impress?
I don't have these answers yet, but I do intend to "research" relaxing today and see what truly is relaxing, and what I think relaxing looks like to others. There's a big difference, and the true benefits of having some down time will appear when you are using it wisely.
It's Cinco de Mayo today, and I think we could all use a siesta at some point today.
And then a margarita.
I hope you all have a relaxing day.
