Picture this,
A serene sunset stroll on the beach,
A heartwarming coffee date with an
old friend,
Or a cozy evening curled up with a book that transports you to another world.
These are the joy-filled moments that often end up as afterthoughts in our life,
Squeezed
into life,
Quote-unquote,
If there's time.
Hi there,
Debra Gettis here,
And as always,
I welcome your thoughts,
Comments,
And questions,
So please feel free to share them with me and I will reply.
So I am guilty as charged.
It dawned on me the other day that my lengthy to-do list of everyday obligations was missing
these sparks of happiness too.
Instead,
They were just floating as intentions in the back of my mind somewhere.
I mean,
We've all got them,
Right?
Those relentless lists chock-full of tasks and errands and goals that we pursue week
in and week out.
I don't know about you,
But I am a list maker.
If I don't write it down,
It probably isn't going to get done.
Here's the truth bomb.
Those soul-nourishing experiences are just as crucial as any business deadline or personal
chore,
Right?
I mean,
Even more so because they're the magic that enhances our quality of life,
Especially
when the world feels like it's spinning a little too fast.
And let's face it,
If we don't write them down,
They slip through the cracks of our
busy life,
Right?
Unfortunately,
All too often,
It takes some major life event,
Death,
Or loss for us to
stop and really connect with what's important to us in our life.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
You,
Me,
We can make a conscious effort to prioritize these moments as worthy of being
on our to-do list.
So starting now,
I'm making a promise to myself,
And I invite you to join me.
Let's include at least one thing each week on our lists that brings pure joy.
It could be anything.
It could be a dance party in your living room,
A walk in nature,
Indulging in your favorite
hobby.
The other night I had a barbecue outside with my husband,
Enjoying the sunset,
And then
we sat around the fire pit and had a glass of wine.
Those are the activities that make us feel alive,
Balanced,
And just utterly in love
with life.
Because my friends,
Life isn't just about checking off tasks.
It's about savoring the moments that make our hearts sing.
It's about finding that delicate balance between productivity and pure joy.
Let's redefine our list starting now.
I invite you to pause for a moment.
Go ahead.
Close your eyes.
And let's take a nice,
Deep inhale through our nose.
Hold at the top,
And exhale.
Again.
And release.
One more time.
Now,
With your eyes closed,
What's one thing you want to add to your list this week?
Something that makes you smile,
Feel joy,
Connected,
And at peace in your world.
Go ahead.
I'll give you a few moments to ponder that.
Okay.
Got it?
All right.
Open your eyes.
Now,
Write it down.
Maybe write it in a different color of ink.
That's what I did.
Or highlight it with a highlighter.
Make it stand out from all the other things you have to get done.
And let's make a pact to make room for the magic that often gets overshadowed by the
hustle and bustle of life.
Are you ready to embrace this joyful transformation?
I want to hear from you.
Drop me a comment.
Share the joy you'll be adding to your list this week.
And let's inspire each other.
Together,
Let's fill our to-do lists with life's beautiful moments and make every week
a celebration of joy.
Thanks for tuning in.
Until next time,
Keep infusing your days with love and laughter and everything that makes
your heart dance.
I hope to talk to you again soon.
Bye for now.
