Do you ever find yourself so busy with life that it takes a few months to realize you've lost track of all the things that are usually so important to you? Well that's where I'm at right now...
I'm one of those people who loves being extremely busy, it's when I truly shine. Lately I've found myself lost and not fulfilling any of my goals and dreams. Whether it be going to the gym, hiking, photography, painting, and remodeling... I've found myself not doing any of it. Why? Have I lost my drive? No... but I seem to always let "things" sidetrack me and I get out of my groove, and I don't realize it until I'm completely lost.
Last week was quite emotional for me for a few different reasons, but it made me realize I was so busy "doing" for everyone else that I had lost what made me who I am. I'm one of those people who has always loved to workout and I know that it calms me mentally, but also makes me mentally stronger. I have always loved taking pictures but I found myself selling my camera because I had stopped using it. I had stopped doing everything that made ME who I am.... the strong, independent, loves adventure, fun loving woman that I had worked so hard to be.
So I grabbed my dog, packed my bags, and jumped in the car, it was time for a road trip. Time to just drive with the music loud so I could clear my head and get back to ME. ME the person who always drops everything for everyone else, who drives 3 hours just to spend time with people who are special to me, who will put everything aside just to help a friend or someone I love.... ME who loses track of her goals and dreams because I focus so much on other people.
I know it sounds selfish but you can't be selfless all of the time without taking care of yourself too. One of the biggest lessons I've learned! Soooo now it's back to taking time for me.... back to the gym, back to weekly hikes, and back to making myself happy so that I can make others happy too.
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