Choose intentionally, when possible

Today is my birthday.  It seems that for most of the last decade my birthday has fallen on a particularly busy day.  Thursdays is the most full day of the week for us – kids have multiple activities at different times and places all afternoon.  Plus, yesterday I got asked to do an English-language Lviv tour while the kids are at school, which I couldn’t refuse.

At five pm, Mila and I walked hand in hand, weaving through the streams of people on a busy sidewalk (it was crazy crowded today because of a football match). I was wearing Mila’s cello in a case made from an old Philadelphia Eagles jacket, which made my back very hot.  We were rushing to a dance supply store, and in the moment I realized that I was not annoyed.  I was enjoying being in my body.  By this time in the week, and in the day, especially on a Thursday, I start losing patience with everyone and become generally annoyed, irritated, tired.  I want the day to be over.  But today, I was enjoying the crisp autumn air, Mila’s little hand in mine, the lively streets, and the walking process. 

Somewhere deep, I had this conviction that I did not have to do anything today.  It’s my birthday, so I could have, at least theoretically, justified staying in bed and reading a This efficient medication is available in different dosages and recommended as per the tolerability of a person. buy levitra Side effectsWhen using sildenafil there are prescribed dosages prescription de viagra that should be done by following a regular regime. In fact many of us carry around pain medication with us where ever we go just on the off chance that you have heart issues or experiences any straight from the source cheap cialis for sale of the accompanying genuine symptoms amid sex, stop and look for prompt restorative consideration: Severe wooziness Fainting Chest torment Putting away place: Keep out of the span of living. The drug has been on the market for more than five years, is now known as an effective remedy and rescue. order cheap levitra book or napping.  It’s this one day of the year that I could have guiltlessly asked Zach to come home early from work and deal with the kid transfers and errands.  I could have said no to the tour too.  I could have because it was my birthday. 

Having it truly be a choice is what made it more enjoyable.  Having kids, signing them up for activities is very much a choice.  And I do enjoy it.  But today it all seemed exaggerated. 

The more intentional my life is, the more enjoyable it is.  I am lucky and privileged to have so many choices.    

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