I don't know if it is because five is my favorite number. But I am working on five different tracks, all very challenging, and I am in heaven.
True, sometimes I'm loosing it. Even working late hours I can't keep up with everything. I happen to skip a few phone appointments and other little tasks. But the whole picture looks just fabulous since I find myself energized even by sleep deprivation!
On top of it, one week without coffee is gone, just when my schedule got more and more hectic. Surprisingly, I can say that I am coping with caffeine withdrawal just fine.
So, what is it? I've always known I am at my best when I am deeply under pressure but, at the same time, I am not a stress fan.
But that's exactly the point. I think I have by now elaborated a few personal stress-relief method that give me immediate results.
My morning walk with the dog is a big hit on that list.
I don't walk Moki just because I have too. I walk Moki trying to have as much fun as I can for that half an hour, and enjoy every second of it forgetting about my schedule for the rest of the day.
We walk up and downhill, sometimes fast and sometimes slow. We take time to salute the neighborhood dogs, the hawks and squirrels in the canyon, the blue jays and hummingbirds in the yard who elcome us back in the Future.
We stop at the three stumps and take in all the view of the lizardy Los Angeles river and the 5 freeway in front of us, with Griffith Observatory on our right and the Downtown skyscrapers slightly south of it.
The weather is still so nice that by the time we arrive there, I've taken my sweater off.
T-Shirt weather in December? Are we lucky or what?
That's the moment of the day when I give thanks for all the bounty that I have in my life since these are the goodies that most count for me.
Being able to have a life I love. Day by day.
Sure, there are moments that are not all so great, and a few difficulties and obstacles to deal with. But it's so much fun to find ways to overcome them that I can't really waste any energy focusing on the negative.
It's really all about attitude, isn't it?
Stress too can be turned into a very empowering force instead of letting it drain away your strength.
It just take a little alchemy. You just have to put a little magic back in the way you lead yourself throughout the day.
When I do, five-tracks seem almost not enough. I would not mind a six one to keep my alertness and interest 100% all the time.
But, yes, I'm not bionic yet. Maybe I need some sleep as well.
Hi there,
Googled "5 Track Mind" and there you were. I couldn't resist..Come listen to the music, hope it's reckless enough..:-)
Take care
Posted by: 5 Track Mind | May 15, 2007 at 12:41 PM