The greatest gift.

Nothing more precious than the time we are given.

We ask for more everyday as the Earth's rotation sets the sun before most arrive home. How many more hours does one need to feel like their day is fulfilled? Just one more hour or one more day before I leap back into work. We are lucky to be given an predictable 24 hour daily clock. Allowing structure and routine. Often the time given to us is not fully up to us to deal with. One must attend school for education, work to obtain income, and sleep to not die. And the rest?

The so called Leisure time...

It is complex for most of us. The sliver of time remaining in our days and weekends are being demanded of. Are we sure we know what to do with it? How to feel about it?

I fill my time with the activities and people I love. I ensure that some is dedicated to myself solely to recharge and reflect.

Most likely already maxed out at this point. So I ponder on the idea of making structured leisure time, where every moment has a use and intention. Good idea? I am unsure truthfully. I make plans each day that I often cannot fulfill completely. Where as, other days I am setting myself up for success. Like all routines, flexibility is a must. I have been noticing that some days are harder than others to be productive. I ensure that my mood is aligned with the expectations I have for the following day or else I am going to be feeling guilt or regret. Being patient and kind with one self is vital in achieving goals or trying new things.

For many, the ideal ways of spending leisure time is blocked by a lack of dollar bills. I don't believe we as humans will ever be satisfied by our time if we expect material things or people to magically save us. I wish this and that. Hmm. I do strongly believe that I have accepted my limitations to the things I have access to and acknowledge that I am the creator of how my time is spent, money aside.

In my 200 hr-YTT, I discovered my limiting belief to be that Time is Against Me. I realized the heavy toll that the clock has had on me. Am I doing enough? How much can I get done?

Limiting beliefs come from a variety of sources as well as our own interpretation of the world around us. Humans cannot help but learn, although sometimes what we learn is inaccurate. I found myself rushing to get things completed each day but when each day came to an end I felt like I had failed myself. This notion that time was against me was very harsh. I was of course doing the best that I could and was not giving myself enough credit for it. Today, I acknowledge myself for trying and moving... and grooving obviously.

Do what you love and drop what you don't

Seek those you desire and depart from the rest that suck

Don't let anything else take precedence over your sleep

Take chunks of time to inhale lots of air into your lovely lungs

Carve time for yourself

Slot time for others

It is okay to watch a movie

Love your preciously short but immensely beautiful life you have got.

*Thank you for taking your time to read this. I madly respect you.*

this human,

Zoey Fern xoxx.