Stop the Madness

This last week has been one of the busiest for me in a while. I've had something happening each night of the week. I try really hard to make sure this doesn't happen, but this last week I did it to myself and overcommitted myself in a couple of areas and wound up with a full schedule. This was no one's fault but was the result of my own making. In the midst of this, I learned an important lesson that helped me; perhaps, it will be valuable for you as well.

After a busy day, I came home and realized that I was on stimulus overload. I spent a lot of my time that day constantly listening to music, video clips, Christmas music for our services, etc. Fortunately, I came home and realized that this was happening and made a conscious choice. I decided to leave the TV and music off at the house for a couple of days. I often turn on the TV in the morning to catch the news and weather (I am a self-proclaimed meteorologist). At the end of the day, I'll usually do the same thing. However, for several days I left the remote on the endtable while the rooms remained quiet. I was amazed at the result. I found a greater sense of peace and calm in the midst of a crazy week's schedule.

So … if you have an over-stimulated week or find the holidays a bit chaotic, I would encourage you to give it a try. You may find some solitude in the midst of a sometimes hurried life.