AT THE VERY TIP of the Aegean Sea, lies an interesting Greek island known as IKARIA (ICARIA).
In addition to Ikaria's legendary beauty and clean mountain air and therapeutic hot springs, there's an authentic old world charm that surrounds the island and its people.
Studies reveal that Ikaria's people live much longer and more peaceful lives than we Americans. One of the most noted rarities of the Ikarians is their take on time.
It has been reported that the Ikarian people attribute no regard to time. They don't even use clocks. That's right, NO CLOCKS.
Quite often, one of the most complicated things involving our daily stresses is clock watching. Our efforts to "track time" and "be on time" and "utilize more time" steady increase our stresses.
The time-conscious thing contributes to many of our stresses by keeping us in a constant rush. And if there's one thing stress-survivors should never do, it's rushing. "Thou shall not rush" is definitely a top De-stress commandment.
We are not suggesting that we all load up our trucks and move to Ikaria, nor are we hinting to forfeit our time-related responsibilities. The intended purpose is to simply slow our pace--TAKE OUR TIME.
Take time to enjoy some of the joys of life. . .
Take time to savor the beauty of each new dawn.
Take time to admire the glory of the moon and the stars.
Take time to appreciate the sacrifices of friends and loved ones.
Take time to tell God thank-you for blessings large and small.
As we dedicate more time to the so-called little things in life, we'll begin to experience not only beauty and joy, but also the benefits of less stress.
Peace I leave with you . . .
In addition to Ikaria's legendary beauty and clean mountain air and therapeutic hot springs, there's an authentic old world charm that surrounds the island and its people.
Studies reveal that Ikaria's people live much longer and more peaceful lives than we Americans. One of the most noted rarities of the Ikarians is their take on time.
It has been reported that the Ikarian people attribute no regard to time. They don't even use clocks. That's right, NO CLOCKS.
Quite often, one of the most complicated things involving our daily stresses is clock watching. Our efforts to "track time" and "be on time" and "utilize more time" steady increase our stresses.
The time-conscious thing contributes to many of our stresses by keeping us in a constant rush. And if there's one thing stress-survivors should never do, it's rushing. "Thou shall not rush" is definitely a top De-stress commandment.
We are not suggesting that we all load up our trucks and move to Ikaria, nor are we hinting to forfeit our time-related responsibilities. The intended purpose is to simply slow our pace--TAKE OUR TIME.
Take time to enjoy some of the joys of life. . .
Take time to savor the beauty of each new dawn.
Take time to admire the glory of the moon and the stars.
Take time to appreciate the sacrifices of friends and loved ones.
Take time to tell God thank-you for blessings large and small.
As we dedicate more time to the so-called little things in life, we'll begin to experience not only beauty and joy, but also the benefits of less stress.
Peace I leave with you . . .
2 comments:
Great advice Saundra Kay.
Have a wonderful week.
Elizabeth
Many Thanks, Elizabeth. Let's continue de-stressing together!
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