On the About page, it says that my journal is where my writing began. Writing in my journal = Me time. I realized the other day that I had not written in my journal for awhile. I had not taken the time to clear my head and release my vitality onto a page for a long time. I needed to. So I went to my most cherished spot on campus, a little nook in the stairs of my old residence hall, and I wrote a poem. Now this isn't just any ole' nook. It overlooks a marvelous tree with red flowers. It is just high enough that it feels almost celestial, like I'm above the earth and nothing can touch me. Nothing except for the delicate kisses of the sun's pleasant rays.
I only stayed for 45 minutes or so until I had class. But after that little me session, my day became infinitely BETTER! I felt stronger. I felt invigorated. My spirit was uplifted. Just those 45 minutes did wonders for my mental health. I felt it worthy of sharing.Sometime this week, plan out at least an hour of time that you can spend just for YOU. If one can not learn to enjoy their own company, I do not think that they can truly enjoy someone else's. Those solo moments are the ones that teach you most about who you are.
You know when you hear a song where all the sounds just mesh together perfectly? It's like your ears give thanks for listening to it. Try to create that perfect sound in your life! Focus on allowing all the elements of your life to create beautiful harmony.
Even if it is just taking 45 minutes to watch the new episode of Vampire Diaries (Elsie's fav show) or actually using the stove to cook a delicious meal instead of warming up a frozen dinner, DO IT! Set aside time on your calendar that nothing else can fill up.
What will you dedicate your YOU day to? Let's hear about it in the comments below!
Stay golden.
Elsie <3
