Most people have the hardest time relaxing. We were taught at an early age to ‘do,’ and now we are so addicted to doing that even if we take a break we think about what to do next. Very few ever realize that the priceless treasure in life is ‘Being.’
- Photograph: Thank you Brian Ingram. Note that Brian also kindly permitted the use of his photograph for my blog header.
- Quote: Thank you Karen @ Karen’s Korner.
Live & Learn 
Great thought.
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It still has me pondering Seth, thanks.
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You are so right. This image is incredible, shows a kind of sadness and anguish in the eyes. Reblogging.
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Reblogged this on red rabbit skills services | skills development consultancy.
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Thank you for sharing.
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So true!
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It is…
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And I’m grateful that you are here to teach me sensai…(just kidding).
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Oh boy.
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Ha! That means I can’t stand myself :b (at times YES).
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Laughing. You aren’t alone.
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What a fabulous photo. The guy’s eyes are haunted.
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They are haunted. Great photography by great photographer.
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Reblogged this on Writing Out Loud and commented:
Let me know if I ever look like this guy. Especially do so if I don’t know it. Relaxing should not be a luxury.
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On point Robert. Thanks for sharing.
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just be.
( polar opposite of nike’s famous – just do it. approach)
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🙂 So true.
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How to learn to ‘be’ when taught to ‘do’ and honing that skill for years?
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Exactly.
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So true and very hard to change.
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It is Peggy.
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solid advice – I understand the guilt about taking a break – mad really – that said I am much more relaxed since leaving the military – I set my own deadlines and am much more relaxed
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I’m still working on it. A long ways to go. Lucky you.
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I’ve gotten quite good at relaxing, but it’s taken a lot of practice!
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Spread the magic Lulu.
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Well said.
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It is…
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I was going to write a comment, but that would be “doing” and I should be just “being”…but now I’ve got it done, I might as well send it.
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And you have me spinning in circles. I have vertigo.
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Perfect. And on a Monday. Love it.
– Michael
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Especially on a Monday. Thanks Michael.
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Yes.
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So very, very true! Just be, should be our goal, but that’s a lot easier wished for than actually done! 🙂
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And there is the challenge!
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 2:21 PM, Live & Learn wrote:
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