Stop and smell the roses.

Today I realized that I need to appreciate the NOW. In other words, stop always trying to “get somewhere”, with my finances, with my job, with my weight. It’s time to appreciate where I am, right NOW. I live a comfortable life, I have a great job, and I have achieved a surmountable weight loss goal. It’s time to take a breath….and “smell the roses”. Just take in the aroma of knowing that everything is good, and that’s okay. I don’t always need to push myself to do more. Sometimes it’s okay to sit back, relax, and just take life in. Now that doesn’t mean that I am going to stop all of my pursuits, no way. But for a little while, I am going to relax and enjoy my recent accomplishments for a moment, knowing that I can rest and get ready for the next phase in my journey. Life is full of hills, valleys, and of course, a few rest stops along the way. It’s good to appreciate the rest stops and take full advantage of them. Ahhhhh. Can you smell them???