Batteries

 

“Relax, recharge and reflect. Sometimes it’s OK to do nothing.”― Izey Victoria Odiase

It is 92 days to Christmas and 99 days to the New Year. The greater part of the year is gone, only a little is left to go. How are you feeling? Energized, refreshed, energizer-bunny-energetic or tired and lethargic? Maybe what I should be asking is have you been recharging your batteries along the way or do you wait to crash into Christmas at 0.2% left, worn out and battered?

As my days have turned into months, years and now decades, I have learnt to sharpen my internal ears and look out for subtle clues that it is time to recharge. An occasional sleep-in day when I don’t jump out at the first cock crow, a day out in the forest with my camera and my thoughts, a few days without food, a break from social media, a morning meditation in silence, an hour of old school reggae music, a rare tub of ice-cream and cake. . . just because.

Because loving me is all about setting goals and disciplining myself to stick to the plan. Loving me is recalibrating those plans as I go along, taking into account the unfolding reality. Loving me is monitoring and evaluating, recognizing that a milestone has been achieved on the journey and taking time to celebrate my progress. Loving me is taking a well deserved break to give thanks for how far I’ve come, and recharge for the next leg of the journey.

I learnt the hard way that what is in my cup is for my consumption. I can only serve from the overflow in my saucer if I am to continue to give of myself effectively in any area. Because if there is not enough for me, anything I give away is depleting my resources and soon there will be nothing left to give but resentment. And that is also the best way I know how to create burn out.

So, do you know the sound of your individual warning beeper when your batteries are draining or do you discover when it’s too late that you’re worn out? Do you wait until your body says NO before you take care of yourself? Do you know where to find a charging port when it’s time to replenish your charge? How do you rest and restore; what activities restore the bounce to your tired feet?

Chasing time is a losing strategy. Time never stops and we will never catch up. So do your best when your energy is up but when it wanes, take a break and recharge. You get your best done when you’re at your best.

“Give yourself more opportunities of privacy, when you are not bombarded with duties and obligations. Privacy is not a rejection of those you love; it is your deserved respite for recharging your batteries.” ~Wayne Dyer

 

 

 

 

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  1. Kevin OderoSeptember 24, 2021 at 7:03 AM

    I definitely need a recharge and that tub of ice cream 😜.

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    1. BTOSeptember 26, 2021 at 9:54 AM

      My thoughts exactly! A hearty Amen!

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    2. UnknownSeptember 29, 2021 at 6:39 PM

      Rest Is indeed a reflection of our hard work

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