Hi there ! :)

Do you ever feel like life is a big pressure cooker, and you're the daily special?

I was talking with a coaching colleague of mine yesterday, and we both came to the conclusion we need more nothing time. Even writing that makes my little type A personality gasp in shock and disbelief. Who has time to do nothing???

I was telling this friend that I remember when I was a little girl, my grandmother would often have a friend of hers come over in the morning, and they would just sit having coffee and talk about things like their gardens or the weather. It was nothing exciting (especially to me). They were just truly enjoying each other's company. My grandmother's house was always calm like that. At least, that's how I remember it.

Maybe it's just me, but this seems to be a lost art today--just being present and enjoying the company of a friend. I'll admit I'm usually so focused on just trying to get my work done or even feeling pressure to be useful/helpful. Otherwise, how can I feel worthy? How can I know I'm earning my keep? What my friend helped me remember yesterday was that simply being who we are is just as valuable as all the things we do. It was a lovely reminder, and I hope you will hold this in your own heart today.

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