Let Your -licious Play
One of the reasons I started this blog was to capture my thoughts and feelings in writing. I also wanted to share my experiences with others in hopes they would find it educational, encouraging and at times even entertaining. It always feels good to just sit back, relax and unwind. I use various mediums to relax. It could be an inspirational book, a mellow jazz tune, or even a robust glass of red wine. And on a great day……all three. These are the days that I allow my -licious to play.
In my role as an adult, I often find myself engulfed in responsibility. There’s the role of being a life partner, a mother, a sister, a friend, a consultant and the list goes on and on. Each of these roles requires me to be a responsible adult. So when the opportunity presents itself, I let my -licious play. Not only is it fun, it’s healthy.
I hear so many women talk about how they can’t seem to find time for themselves. They’re so busy with home, work, school, and other activities. They express feelings of depression and desperation. Depressed about who they have become and desperately seeking their -licious. I can certainly relate because I was that woman. I would look in the mirror and wonder who was that person staring back at me. This was NOT who I was suppose to be. I did NOT sign up for this. So how did I get here? What happened? I’ll tell you what happened. I did not allow my -licious to play. I would tell her things like….there’s no time, you’re not a kid anymore, you’ve got to take things more serious, you’re a mother now, you have responsibilities. Sound familiar?
A few nights ago, a friend and I were out having dinner. After dinner he wanted to go out for a few cocktails and dancing. I tried to think of every reason possible why I couldn’t, shouldn’t or wouldn’t do that. I didn’t come up with one single reason. So off we went. And I tell you, I had the time of my life!!!!!!! We were lucky enough to catch a local band, dance, sing, and enjoy each other. Later that evening he reminded me of our first encounter and how the friendship developed. He told me that what ‘pulled him in’ was my ability to have fun. He talked about my smile and how I never seem to stay down for too long. He admired those qualities. All I could think was, whewwww thank goodness he didn’t hear my thoughts earlier in the evening. And thank goodness I didn’t listen to them.
So today, let your hair down, loosen the strings a bit, sing, dance, and laugh. Today is a great day to let your -licious play.
Skipping and singing,
J-licious
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