Dear friends … Are you busier than you want to be?

I used to think I needed a reason to decline somebody’s request or invitation. I don’t. YOU don’t. But I made a habit of being “busy,” lest somebody think I had time for their bidding. I didn’t even realize I was “busying” myself, rushing about, as though I needed evidence that I was urgently engaged.

We don’t need an excuse, or even an explanation, for spending our time as we choose. Now, I don’t have a full social calendar. Much of my time is my own, because that’s the way I like it. That’s what feels healthy to me. Without solitude, I can’t enjoy my time with people! I love people. I’m just not good with them, unless I take time for me.

You may be an extravert and fueled by socializing. There is no right or wrong. It’s important that we realize that. Then, we’re free to see the truth and exercise the freedom to be who we are. No excuses necessary.

Oh what a feeling! Free to be!

Love smiles,