It's hard for me to do nothing. I like to be busy. Like many people I only feel worthy to live if I'm busy. We all need more nothing moments. A nothing moment could be a time for meditation and reflection. Many books on aging suggest meditation as a stress reliever. Being still can have youthful benefits. Our mind and body will thank us. My mother bought me some chairs to sit on my front porch. "I'll buy these chairs," she said, "if you promise to sit in them." I've only kept my promise a few times. Sometimes I long for the good old days when neighbors had time to sit on the porch and visit. It would have been easier to live in a simpler time; yet the only thing keeping me from doing nothing is myself. A voice in my head keeps whipping me and saying, "Get busy." I'll silence that little voice and be still. My chair's waiting.
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I can definitely tell that Joe is your son! I guess they say "If you plant watermelons, you get watermelons." Joe doesn't like to just sit either- I literally have to persuade, beg, plead and persuade again before he'll just sit and relax with me. I can't wait to see your new chairs though! Sometimes Joe and I will take our kitchen chairs out on our porch to relax.. I think your quiet street might be more relaxing though! Can't wait to see you!
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