Why do we fall out of touch with people we were once
close to? They simply get lost in the
hustle and bustle of life. Work all of a
sudden gets crazy and stressful, extra hours are worked, and what’s left over
is filled with family and numerous other obligations. I go to bed exhausted, only to repeat the
drill the next day. Perhaps it isn’t
work, but a family member becomes ill and requires extra care. There are many other reasons, excuses.
It is important to balance all the important aspects of
our busy lies: career, family, finances, friends, leisure, spirituality, and
personal health. If I am healthy and
mentally sharp, I will perform better in my job, be a better friend, act in
ways to make family stronger, be closer to my Higher Power, and be more
relaxed. Yet, all of this is easier said
and done, and balance can often be a struggle.
I’m responding by shifting some priorities, putting work in its proper
perspective, and making sure I get plenty of rest, exercise, and quality time
with family and friends. In the
balancing, I have found more time to do some things I enjoy doing but have not
taken the time to do. Like write…..and
reach out to old friends.
Photo: Ridley Creek, taken by author
