Learning to Relax

Vacation should be partly defined by gaining peace and rest. One must relax and enjoy this time of freedom. This is hard to do. Have you ever noticed that? It is especially true for me. Perhaps this challenge is attributed partly to one's personality. For me, angst was a learned modus operandi, unfortunately. I have thought many people have a hard time really letting go of the pressures and expectations of life. It must be a widespread difficulty to relax in true peace and enjoyment. Sometimes, it takes a deliberate conscious effort involving self-talk to truly relax and be at ease. There are many things to oppose this interest. It could be our own tendency toward perfectionism. It could be simply selfishness. It can be challenging to accommodate children as they grow up. It could be a lack of contentment with oneself. Perhaps it is something else. In any event, I now challenge myself to let down my guard. I want to enjoy whatever the moment has to offer. There is something great to see. It may not be just for my own enjoyment. I will allow peace and relaxation, knowing that those moments of leisure are okay and meant for boosting one's soul. Vacation means the opportunity to celebrate freedom and family, and I will value that with ease. I need to enjoy such time and not fret that it is fleeting. I am trying to learn to relax, truly relax.