Day 14: Beach Day SundayHey - What happened to Summertime and the Living is Easy?
On Sunday mornings, my sister and I walk on the Jones Beach boardwalk. Round trip it's about 4 miles and it takes about an hour. We could probably walk it faster if we worked on it. However, it's a time when we catch up as only sisters can. No subject is off limits. Then we crash on the beach.
Today was a beautiful day and we had limited beach time due to my daughter's dance recital in the afternoon so we cut our walk in half to hit the beach. We sat as close to the water as possible and took it all in.
After listening to my motivation playlist on iTunes, I realized I had too much energy for sitting in a beach chair. My sister was reading so I listened to Jim Rohn's "The Art of Exceptional Living". There was a lot of good information and I learned a lot.
Here's the question: Summertime and beach days used to be pure fun. Jumping in the waves, bravely pushing through the cold water, moving the beach chairs to follow the sun, etc. In my quest to incorporate healthier habits and take actions step to lead a more fulfilling life, down time has changed. Does every minute have to be about self improvement and personal development? What happened to the fun of summer with the option to just play? I've developed this philosophy that chooses continuous learning and does it allow for just relaxing with no agenda?
Next time, I'll bring the boogey board, remember how to just let go and ride the wave. There's a lot to learn from that.