If you read Monday’s post on time organization, you know I feel busy too much of the time.
This is a sentiment shared by nearly everyone in my social circles.
(If you don’t, please go to Monday’s post, read it, and tell us your secrets in the comments.)
A while back, before Christmas, I had plans one weekend. I was getting together with one friend on Friday evening and another on Sunday afternoon.
It’s hard to schedule time to see people, and my socializing is often limited to people whose kids play well with mine. This isn’t all bad—I’ve met a lot of great people through school and play dates—and not all of the local people I’d like to see face-to-face fit this mold.
Anyway. I was excited to make plans with both of these people. (Sans children!) And then that weekend came and, as usual, I was tired and felt overwhelmed by All The Things and dragged my butt to my first date … and it was lovely. We had a great time, and I left feeling energized. My cup was fuller than it had been before we started.
Exact same story repeated on Sunday.
In either case, I would have felt some disappointment if they’d canceled but also relief. One less thing to do. Time to get done some of the other things.
Ultimately, it was good to squeeze in the time together. It gave us some face-to-face connection—something in ever-shorter supply.
If we hadn’t gotten together, I would have spent the time doing mundane things off the to-do list, and while there’s value in getting those done, they wouldn’t have fed my soul the way a couple of hours with a good friend does.
I guess what I’m saying is, even if you’re busy, make some time. Have dinner or coffee or take a walk or make some art or something with a friend or two. Your lives will be richer for it.
