Vacation Glasses
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I’m writing this for you while I am on vacation in Hawaii with my family. (Yes we are having a great time, and no I’m not going to subject you to a bunch of pictures – I’m not that guy.)
And the vacation glasses I am talking about aren’t sunglasses, though I have had them on most all day every day.
I don’t know about you but when I am on vacation I consume less media, follow the stock market less, and am in general, less up to date with the news.
Guess what?
Everything is just fine without me watching it.
The stock market went down, then up – which it does whether I watch or not.
The are arguments in Washington, challenges around the world, and weather events too – just like every week.? And they will happen, and largely not impact me in any substantial way, whether I pay attention or not.
The sun has risen and set each day too.??
But this week, I have stopped, watched, and enjoyed both. And as I pay attention to that rather than the headlines, I have a different perspective gained by wearing, you guessed it, vacation glasses.
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I am not saying we shouldn’t know anything about world events or be a denier or a hermit. If something personally important and culturally significant were happening, I am sure I would take time to be aware.? But even then, I bet vacation glasses would keep me from over-indexing on that information or becoming too worried or distracted.
For me when I put on vacation glasses, my perspective really does change, and for me it is for the better.? You can put on your vacation glasses at home too on a random Thursday in March, if you are intentional about what you are focusing on.
Vacations can provide rest, relaxation and create lifelong memories. They can help us rejuvenate our minds, bodies, spirits, and relationships. But they can also be an example and reminder of the power of vacation glasses.?
And you can put your vacation glasses on any day you choose – no tickets or reservations required.
What Do You Think?
Share your thoughts in the comments – How can we put on “vacation glasses” even if we aren’t on vacation?
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2 个月Your reflections on the concept of "vacation glasses" are both insightful and relatable! ?? Taking a step back from the constant stream of information allows us to gain perspective and appreciate the present moment. It’s a valuable reminder that we can create our own "vacation" mindset, regardless of our location. How do you consciously create space for relaxation and perspective in your daily life??