If you have just a few minutes, try this -- Imagine that your to-do list is complete. (Take a breath, relax, I know this can be difficult, startling.) Actually, take a few breaths; relax, settle... Imagine, you pull out your list of things to do and everything is done, crossed off, complete. Then you look at your list of projects – also done, complete. Then you search through your list of aspirations, things missing in your life, all the things that are lacking, incomplete, or need improvement. Imagine -- all done, nothing missing, nothing lacking, complete, just right. Just imagine for a few seconds.

Bring your attention to your breath and your body. Let yourself just appreciate being alive.

What if….what if there was nothing left to do.? In what way would you be different? How would you feel? What would you do next; how would you move into the space now available to you.
Now, breathe, relax, and return…

In my writing and talking about busyness I’ve become more and more aware of how busy we all are. Busyness is not only a “badge of honor”; it’s also part of our identity. Our tasks and activities as well as our plans and aspirations can become a major part of how we define what is important, and can define who we are. In some way this is natural, and not necessarily a problem. That is, as long as we don’t lose sight of taking the time to appreciate being alive; remembering to give our attention to what is most important in our lives.