So I first want to say, I apologize for my absence as of late--- I was preparing a presentation on citalopram (a drug) and it's role in Alzheimers' dementia related agitation in addition to working two jobs and trying to catch a few ZZZ's in the midst of my daily routine...fascinating stuff by the way and I can pass it on if interested, but I assumed the audience here really wouldn't be all that interested.
Secondly, I am in SF for a conference and can honestly not wait to move here next year! I also hope to post more about this illuminating city prior to my departure Sunday (until December, anyways :))
Finally, I want to preface my next statement with "Guilty pleasure confession": I love Taylor Swift-- (and might I add how wonderfully her new album 1989 fits as background music as you roam the streets of this amazing city!). So, take it or leave it, but I hope it doesn’t affect your opinion of me- I just think she’s awesome, talented, and her music feeds the female soul—but that’s beside the point. The reason I bring this up is because I was inspired by her song 22. This blog derives its name from both a literal and metaphorical phrase that basically means if you work hard 2day, you’ll reap the benefits 2morrow, or at least the figurative tomorrow, because we all know “Rome wasn’t built in a day” and neither are awesome biceps or killer abs!
This blog post won't be about physical well being, but it trends toward a more emotional and spiritual well being which I think is important to have for total health and wellness. I think everything happens for a reason and we will never be given more than we can handle, although it may feel that way at times. God has given us the strength and resilience as a stubborn human race to overcome our everyday obstacles and become even stronger for the next obstacle. It’s important to remember that we are never going through this a lone! We have our friends, family, and of course should always turn to him—what an amazing support structure! Why couldn’t we face anything life has to throw our way?!
I think our responsibilities and everyday life blocks our perspective in that we shouldn’t be looking at life just to get from A to B, or living for the weekend, or just trying to get through our current situation--- I think Taylor had it right, we need to have the perspective we did about life when we were 22; when we had little to no cares, were enjoying college, had our entire lives in front of us and could accomplish anything we wanted if we put our minds to us—the world was our oyster and we were enjoying every moment! I’m not saying drop your responsibilities and go crazy, I’m just saying remember that outlook, that feeling of invincibility, that love of life and wanting to live every moment and be present in it. We have been given this precious gift and we should treat it as such.
The reason I write this is because I struggle with this often. I have a bad experience or I’m just ready to move to the next rotation, ready to fast forward life to the next rotation, to the next time I get to see my fiancée (we’re long distance currently), or even to our wedding. But I have to reel myself back in and remember I will never be at this time, at this place, in this moment ever again. Have I made the most of it?
So I leave you with this challenge: LIVE LIFE 22. Make the most of every moment of every day—even if it’s something you do everyday, try to enjoy that time and be grateful for it and those around, because you may never be there again.
Peace, Love, & Strength
Jayme
Secondly, I am in SF for a conference and can honestly not wait to move here next year! I also hope to post more about this illuminating city prior to my departure Sunday (until December, anyways :))
Finally, I want to preface my next statement with "Guilty pleasure confession": I love Taylor Swift-- (and might I add how wonderfully her new album 1989 fits as background music as you roam the streets of this amazing city!). So, take it or leave it, but I hope it doesn’t affect your opinion of me- I just think she’s awesome, talented, and her music feeds the female soul—but that’s beside the point. The reason I bring this up is because I was inspired by her song 22. This blog derives its name from both a literal and metaphorical phrase that basically means if you work hard 2day, you’ll reap the benefits 2morrow, or at least the figurative tomorrow, because we all know “Rome wasn’t built in a day” and neither are awesome biceps or killer abs!
This blog post won't be about physical well being, but it trends toward a more emotional and spiritual well being which I think is important to have for total health and wellness. I think everything happens for a reason and we will never be given more than we can handle, although it may feel that way at times. God has given us the strength and resilience as a stubborn human race to overcome our everyday obstacles and become even stronger for the next obstacle. It’s important to remember that we are never going through this a lone! We have our friends, family, and of course should always turn to him—what an amazing support structure! Why couldn’t we face anything life has to throw our way?!
I think our responsibilities and everyday life blocks our perspective in that we shouldn’t be looking at life just to get from A to B, or living for the weekend, or just trying to get through our current situation--- I think Taylor had it right, we need to have the perspective we did about life when we were 22; when we had little to no cares, were enjoying college, had our entire lives in front of us and could accomplish anything we wanted if we put our minds to us—the world was our oyster and we were enjoying every moment! I’m not saying drop your responsibilities and go crazy, I’m just saying remember that outlook, that feeling of invincibility, that love of life and wanting to live every moment and be present in it. We have been given this precious gift and we should treat it as such.
The reason I write this is because I struggle with this often. I have a bad experience or I’m just ready to move to the next rotation, ready to fast forward life to the next rotation, to the next time I get to see my fiancée (we’re long distance currently), or even to our wedding. But I have to reel myself back in and remember I will never be at this time, at this place, in this moment ever again. Have I made the most of it?
So I leave you with this challenge: LIVE LIFE 22. Make the most of every moment of every day—even if it’s something you do everyday, try to enjoy that time and be grateful for it and those around, because you may never be there again.
Peace, Love, & Strength
Jayme