This is my first Facebook post.
Sometimes life can get so exhausting that you need to get away from it. No matter how hard you try you are drowning in deadlines, emails, messages, etc. at work; struggling hard to keep a failing relationship going; trying hard to meet family and social obligations. Even a vacation becomes a laundry list of planned activities which is no longer fun. I spontaneously took a break, from all that and it was by far the best thing I ever did...
…I took a week off, switched off my cellphone & never checked my emails or facebook, and disconnected myself from the world. I went on an unplanned road trip along lake Erie. I stopped where I felt like, stayed in B&B’s, Cottages and hotels. I ran by the lake and through the woods, where the only sound I could hear was of my sneakers on the asphalt and the dirt trail. Sat on the beach and listened to the sound of the waves, kids laughing and playing on the beach; Saw the sunset over the water and the boats disappear over the horizon. Played with “Norman”, one of the cottage owners golden-doodle who greeted me every time with a big doggie hug, and a slobbering kiss ( lick). I met some fascinating and kind people who let a stranger in to their homes and hearts. I had great conversations, with people who hardly knew me, sitting around a bonfire by the lake. Had coffee with a farmer, on the porch, who told me the key to life is being happy with yourself and what you have, not working incessantly. I met a couple, on the lake front, who were married for twenty years but still looked into each others eyes like they just fell in love. These are the moments in life that make me believe that there is kindness, goodness and love in this world. These are the memories that will be lifeboats for harder times in life, that will make them bearable. If you haven’t taken time off for yourself then try it. I promise it will recharge your mind, body and spirit.
