On learning how to do nothing

Doing absolutely nothing. Sounds like fun, doesn't it? Well I am one person who has never been able to do nothing. I always have to have several things going on at once. To me, to stop meant to die and that is something that scares the crap out of me. With lots of help from Lucy, I have FINALLY mastered the art of doing nothing and enjoying the quiet. I no longer have to have the television on at all times. As a matter of fact, as I type this, the only noise I hear is the construction outside and the gentle hum of the air conditioner. I am not anxious, but at peace. We just came in from a quick swim (there is a typical afternoon thunderstorm getting ready to roll in). It is not quite time for me to fix dinner and I just WANT (yes, I said want) to sit in a quiet room.

It feels so good not to be getting ready for the next 5 things on my schedule. I am pretty much packed for vacation and I am not taking a class, either in the classroom or online right now, so there is no pressure there. I cannot believe it took until the week before my 40th birthday to finally get it!!