Relax.....

Relax.........such an easy word, but something that is hard for me to do. Oh, how I long to relax. Sure, I do not have anything planned for today, but my mind automatically starts thinking of what I can or need to do. I could literally sit around all day, watching television, or reading...and one would think that is a relaxing day. But no, my mind just won't quit (I have pretty much always been this way, at least I have for the last 5+ years). Why is this??

So, as I sit here under blankets.....watching...ummmm....a silly Christmas Lifetime movie, I am thinking about the fact, this should be relaxing (yes, certainly not to everyone, but it should be to me). :-) I am happy I do not have plans for today, but yet I am thinking about the cleaning that could be done, the Christmas goodies I need to bake, the camera battery I need to buy before Thursday, and of course, worrying about other silly things I do not need to. I really think the only time my mind is at rest is when I am asleep (and even then, I rarely sleep well)!! :-) zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

So, according to dictionary.com, the definition of relax is as follows:
re⋅lax 
–verb (used without object)
1. to become less tense, rigid, or firm.
2. to become less strict or severe; grow milder.
3. to reduce or stop work, effort, application, etc., esp. for the sake of rest or recreation.
4. to release oneself from inhibition, worry, tension, etc.

Yes, I tried to choose a relaxing color!! :-) Anyway......so doesn't the definition seem easy.....and heavenly?? I certainly think so, and wish I could take a hold of it.

Maybe one of these days I will find a way to "trick" my mind into relaxing........just maybe!!! I can certainly hope for that peace, right?? :-)

Below is a picture that makes me smile.....and begin to relax. I love coffee shops.....and find them peaceful. The one below is a picture from inside of the Queen Anne Starbucks coffee shop in Seattle, WA (I found it online, though have some of my own pics somewhere). Anyway, when we lived in Seattle, WA I would go to this coffee shop a lot. That was a very difficult year for me personally, and this amazing coffee shop would be my escape. I spent a lot of time there alone, at times with my RAs for one-on-ones, and Matt and I would play cards there. Enjoy the wonderful picture!!