There is nothing better than relaxing and listening to smooth jazz on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I woke at 4:30 a.m. and since the dogs wanted to walk, I changed and walked. Then of course, we haven't had ran in a while so I watered the grass. Oh...why not just cook lunch. Around 11:30, I took a nap and woke up two hours later. Of course I walked the dogs around 4:30 p.m. since they can some how tell time. Now I am listening to smooth jazz and just relaxing. Come on week, I am ready for you.
This year's vacation plans were changed at the last minute due to unforeseen pressures from work. As the flow of life unfolded, it appears that I simply needed rest and relaxation. After four days away from the office, I finally feel human. My attachments to email, phone calls, meetings are beginning to fade. The last days of my vacation, I don't email, phone anyone or attend meeting. The pressures of these activities are only memories. I am simply relaxing.
What took me so long? Why do I fill every minute with my day with meetings, emails, and phone calls. Even on vacation, it was extremely difficult to relax on day one, day two and even day three. As a matter of fact, I spent the first day of my vacation reading and answering 500 emails. How sad!! How did I fall into this state? When did work become such an electronic burden?
Americans have become slaves to work and technology. We don't take the time to share a cup of tea with a neighbor or simply w...
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