Align vs. Hustle

I know that “rest, recovery, and reflection” is not the party line in our culture. You know what I mean.  We’re constantly encouraged to hustle, grind and take on as much as possible.  It’s like we’re all running this impossible race towards some idea of success.

What does it really mean to be “successful” anyway?  Does it mean that if we do more, achieve more, and own more stuff we’ll magically be happy?

Life has forced me to slow down.  From lockdown to a recent illness, I have had no choice but to sit down, slow down and reflect.  And it hasn’t been easy AT ALL for me to downshift.  But what I am finding is that the ability to reflect is actually a gift.  When I stop moving, I am able to sit with and see what is actually there.  And maybe, just maybe let it go.

Question:  Are you in hustle mode?

Food For Thought:  What if slowing your pace could bring you in alignment with the things you truly desire.

Challenge:  I dare you to take 5 minutes to completely unplug (hit the “reset” button).