A Hundred Things To Do
What is it about the week before going anywhere? All of a sudden, I am run off my feet with a hundred things to do so that by the time the trip begins, I’m in need of rest.
Does that feel familiar in your own life? A friend mentioned that in passing. We chuckled when I said it seems to be a common trait among people who think too much. It may be a go-to for us; a way of distracting ourselves from feeling any build-up of anxiety about going someplace new.
It needn’t be a vacation trip, or even out of town, It does appear to be around going somewhere new. Maybe it has something to do with doing a boatload of things we know and feel some familiarity with so that we can at least feel that our life is still under our control. Even if it isn’t.
Next time I plan for a trip (next week, in fact), I’m going to see if I can catch that moment where I “need” to get extra supplements, or “must” clean out the garage, or any other activity that isn’t absolutely necessary. That includes filling my suitcase half full of things last-minute “just in case”.
Quote of the Week
The saying "Life is just one damn thing after another," is a gross overstatement. The damn things overlap. - Cincinatti Enquirer