May there be at least one area of life where there is room to thoughtfully say: “give it time, give it space”
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If you have ever moved something around on your calendar, then you may know this feeling: the relief and clarity that comes from being able to experience the flexibility to adjust plans. Perhaps, even beyond the daily routine, it is possible to explore other areas of life where you can do the same thing. Amidst all of the things that require immediate attention, it is still worth it to look for areas to say, “I’m going to give this some time. I’m going to give this space.”
This can look different for everyone, but here are a few questions you could consider, to find “an area.”
What can you do once a week instead of daily?
What project can you work on gradually?
Have you lost interest in a project? Can you pause it?
Is there something you can skip today?
Is there a group activity that feels too much? Can you skip the next one?
Which social event makes you feel tired? Can you attend less often?
What to-do list item can wait until later?
You may not be able to make a list of items for each of these questions, but if a single idea came to mind, that’s an “area.” It might be the most subtle thing, such as choosing not to go to an event that you weren’t expected to go to. However, what matters is that you know it for yourself. What matters is that at this moment, you are becoming aware of how to breathe right here and give something time and space.
-Morgan Harper Nichols
