Today I want you to think about your idea of a perfect day. If you're already on track with minimalism or living simply, you may want to describe your perfect day in some tropical place, or exclusive ski resort, or camping in some exotic place, but for the majority of people just struggling to get through the week or the month, let's start a bit slower. And by the way, it's okay to give yourself permission to dream. Nothing worthwhile begins without one.
First, if you were to describe your perfect day, where would you be waking up. Would it be in the home you are now because you love it? Would it be in a tiny home on a bunch of land with a view? Would it be in a loft apartment overlooking your favorite city skyline? Maybe it would be in a tent, next to the water, on either a beach or in the mountains somewhere?
Once you woke up, got showered and dressed, what would you do next? Do you think you would want to go out for breakfast? or eat at home before starting your day? For those who don't get to have breakfast with their family because of job schedules, sitting at the table with your family may be more desirable than a diner somewhere.
Now to start your perfect day. What will you do? Well, I guess it depends on your surroundings. If you're at the beach, maybe you lay out and relax before taking a swim in warm waters. If you're in the woods, maybe you want to take a nature walk until lunch, searching for a great lookout point for a scenic view? If you're in the city, maybe it's a day to explore the tourist attractions you've never had time to enjoy, or even a few museums? Maybe you're into fishing? or skiing? or mountain climbing? or maybe you're so burnt out that just sitting quietly looking out over a lake under the shade of tall pines is your thing.
Lunch time. What will you do? Hiker's lunch from your backpack? Beach seafood buffet? Elegant dining at a city's best restaurant? Picnic in the park with your family? Go to a ball game?
What will you do this afternoon? Think through your perfect day. Where would you be? Who would you want with you? Would it be quiet and peaceful or full of excitement? Would it be a slower change of pace or a day of taking in all that place has to offer?
Once you've gone through this exercise, then maybe you can figure out some baby steps to take to intentionally get you closer to that day. It may take doing bits of it here and there, but being intentional about the type of life you want is what's important.
Perhaps this question and thoughts can turn into a weekend getaway? Maybe you can take one day to do something from your perfect day? Maybe you can put off something that's not important to have that meal around the table or picnic in the park with your family. Whatever makes up your perfect day, I hope you take the time to make it happen in your mind, then move towards it in your life. Enjoy!
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