Some
of the best memories are made in flip flops. Kellie Elmore
Several weeks ago I had the opportunity to break away and
enjoy a relaxing vacation in Cozumel, Mexico. It was a much needed vacation and
long overdue. I have been working and handling life issues on overdrive, not
knowing when I would have that initial breakdown. Mentally and physically I
literally was running on low fuel.
I have come to realize we all need time to breakaway from “our
reality life” sometimes. It could be a one night stay somewhere or if you have
the opportunity to make it a longer getaway, then I say go forward it. The time
I took did me a whirl of good. I no longer feel as if I want to run away and
hide somewhere and just blink all of my troubles away.
The getaway allowed me to regroup, refocus and reprogram my
mind. With an open and refreshed mind I feel I have regained my sanity and can conquer
the next phase in life with whatever comes my way.
Everything about this vacation was on point. The scenery was beautiful and literally took my breath away. The
blue water and white sand was so peaceful. Being on my own time and not having
to rush to do this or that was relaxing in itself. It was just a joy to be able
to lounge around, take in the scenery and just breathe.
It had been at least two years since I had taken a nice and
enjoyable blue water and white sand vacation. I have vowed to not let it be
that long again. The reason being is, life is too short. One day we are here
and the next we are gone. This vacation to Cozumel opened my mind to just how
precious life is and how important it is to live. Sometimes we need a getaway
to make us realize just that.
The opportunity to be able to just relax on the beach and look
out to the calming water was priceless. Meeting, talking and laughing with people
from all over the world who are there to enjoy the same luxuries was just as enjoyable.
I know everyone cannot or do not have the opportunity to get
away but if someday you are able to seize the opportunity here are 3 good reasons
to do so:
1.
Regroup – We all need this time to collect our
thoughts. When we are able to have that “woosah” moment, it helps us to relax,
relate, and release everything within us and breathe. Sometimes we need that
heavy deep breathe, in and out moment, to let all of the anxiety in us out.
2.
Reprogram your mind – Now this is what did my body
the best. When I was able to not have to think about anything and put
everything in the back of mind by force, I was able to enjoy the moment. This time
allowed my mind to just rest and be in the moment. By doing so, I have been
allowed to look at things from a different perspective and think maybe x, y, and
z isn’t that bad after all.
3.
Refocus – I am now able to focus on what is
important. I had been lacking in areas in my life, because my focus had been
all over the place. I have a lot going on in my world and that caused other
areas in my life to be short changed. With this getaway I am now able to
recognize the signs of my shortcomings and redirect my focus to the important
things in life.
New beginnings, priceless moments and pictures is what I now
have to look back on with my time in Cozumel. It’s refreshing when times become
overwhelming to look back on these pictures and breathe. Reminiscing on these
times allow me to relive this much needed getaway and be thankful for everything
God has place in my path, good or bad.
To have the opportunity to come back regrouped, reprogrammed,
and refocused has been the best gift this trip afforded me. With that being
said, again I can’t stress enough that if given or afforded the opportunity to
getaway my suggestion would be to seize the chance. You never know all that can
be taken away from time off from “your reality life!” Remember, you don’t have
to go anywhere extravagant, it could be a neighboring city within your state. Just
taking some time for yourself is what is important.
Let’s
Chat:
What do
you take away from your vacation?
How do
you feel when you come off of vacation?
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