Day 3 - 162 -- Having a Heart to Heart

Another week behind us as Friday has arrived again. It was a cool, cloudy day, but they promise some sun and a a bit of warmth tomorrow. Work moved a few projects forward a bit with plans for further tasks to complete next week. I headed home and did some preparations for dinner with friends tomorrow. Fun and relaxing to cook -- particularly when it is to be shared and I'm not exhausted. <smile>

The evening brought a wonderful surprise -- a phone call from a friend I hadn't spoken with for a long time. We chatted for two hours and it didn't seem nearly that long. We talked about everything, exchanging ideas for managing the stresses of life -- breathe, stretch, meditate, walk. Often, though, people get so wrapped up in life that we forget these simple things. We suggested there should "be an app for that" -- with simple text messages to remind us to take two minutes and recentre when things get a bit wild. Sticky notes can help with this as long as one remembers to read them. The audible note of a text message might serve as a reminder -- like an alarm of sorts but to relax rather than run to the next task.

The phone conversation today focused on changing our reactions to external stresses. I heard a line from a song that fit much of our conversation and my thoughts over the past while. It is a beautiful lyric and melody, with a strong female vocal. Enjoy!

Landslide -- Fleetwood Mac