Rest

"One more thing, one more thing, one more thing..." was chasing me through today. Tired and hungry at what should have been the day's end, I pushed myself another 4 hours. Then I wondered why I was beginning to feel unhappy, irritable... maybe even a little depressed. Usually I endeavor to live one day at a time, but sometimes I fail miserably. I cram the tasks of 2 days into one 16 hour period. I forget to hydrate or eat or run to the restroom. Sound familiar? It was one of those days. Ugh.

And when I drag myself through the front door at the end of the day, I see Rocky. Many people wonder why I still provide this grouchy, unpredictable 12 year old feline a home, but he teaches me so much. When he is hungry, he sleeps. When he needs comfort, he gets it (or we will be miserable until he does!) And whenever he is tired, he sleeps.

Sometimes the best, strongest and most worthy thing we can do is halt. Take a break. Let it all go for a minute (or more), and simply rest. If I could remember on a daily basis to treat myself the way I would treat another person: with consideration, respecting my needs as valid, and rewarding myself with a "well done" once in a while, I would be even more productive. And easier to live with. And more content.

And so would you, precious one. So treat yourself with consideration today, and rest when you need it. Because I love you. Bunches.