If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them. ~Henry David Thoreau
Sometimes we must allow ourselves time to simply be … Or perhaps …
- To randomly nap
- To art journal [visuals for inspiration]
- To daydream about possibilities
- To watch movies about fictional characters involved in unlikely storylines which invite us to think outside the lines
- To stroll under trees whose branches seem to touch the clouds
- To chat with beloved friends who inspire us to see beyond possible.
- To resolve to make it a habit of “Telling People Who You Are“
- To define skills we want to acquire {or develop} [Chris Brogan's post "Typing Classes"]
- To “find inspiration instead of it finding you” [ala Seth Godin]
- To consider “Forgetting as an Innovation Strategy“
- To sketch [Sketchbook on the Behance Network]
I am currently viewing life through “Vacation Eyes” … Something I tend to do during the month of August, since I consider September as my {second} new year beginning. Jottings and random collections of plans amidst days without deadlines and weeks dotted by time with friends and family.
How often do you schedule time off? Days off? Extended vacations?
What concerns do you have when you are not “in the office”?
How are your days “on” different from your days “off”?
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As always, I love the way you think. And thanks for linking to my blog as part of your inspiration!
Mandy, o’ tenacious and fabulous one, we are indeed kindred spirits.
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