Day 2-11 --A Jumble of Peace and Anxiety

Sunday -- even with the work that needed to be done today, there was an aspect of peace. The day was bright and sunny, though cold. Holiday decorations are pretty much down with a few things left to package up for storage until next December. This always seems a bit sad but the change goes with the rhythms of life.

The pace of Sunday is often a bit more relaxed. Saturday is filled with errands and chores and trying to decompress from the work week. Sunday brings a day that often feels slower. There can be a downside of Sunday, though. Pre-Monday anxiety begins to set in as day turns into evening. Making lunch, choosing clothes and packing the briefcase bring with them plans for the work day. Sleep can be difficult to achieve Sunday night -- the mind may not shut off as it runs through lists of tasks that will occur on Monday. However, sometimes the difficulty falling asleep feels more like a desire to extend the slower Sunday pace -- not wanting to give in to another Monday.

Since Monday will always follow Sunday, it seems odd that this weekly anxiety arises to some degree. The simple response might be to focus on the positives and get some rest, though this doesn't seem to work well for all Sunday evenings. <smile>.  The song for today carries a tune and lyrics that promote relaxation. Somehow it seemed to fit the thoughts of today. This cover has an unexpected lead and amazing back up singers. Enjoy!

Don't Worry Baby -- Lorrie Morgan w/ Beach Boys