I’m being lazy today.

I’m staying in my PJ’s, bagging my “to do” list, and clearing my calendar.

It’s pajama day.

There are a slew of things I “should” do, but nothing I really “must” do. Nothing is going to happen if I take a PJ day. Except my spirit might be renewed, and I might feel refreshed and energized.

It’s a gorgeous day. The perfect temperature to build a fire outside on the porch, and enjoy the scenery, reading and writing. And that’s what I plan to do. I also might take a long nap somewhere in there.

So, the bills won’t get paid today, the laundry folded, and we might have sandwiches for dinner. But who cares? It doesn’t matter.

Do you feel like you need a PJ day? Have you been rushing around lately, doing everything for everyone, and could you benefit from having a little alone time? If you feel you need it, go ahead, take it. I’m giving you permission. Clear your calendar, take a sick day, do whatever you need to do to get a few hours of alone time. It will do wonders for your spirit. But don’t stay home and clean the house. Stay home and enjoy being there. Without working.

Here’s a little tip: no one is going to “tell” you to give yourself a PJ day, but you. And me, of course! You have to be the one to figure out if you need it, and then make it happen.

And I know you can.

If we don’t take the time to care for ourselves, we can’t get the most enjoyment out of our lives. I promise you will feel refreshed, have more patience and energy, and be filled with joy.

And who wouldn’t want that?

Don’t feel guilty about it either. Guilt is a wasted emotion, sucks the joy out of our lives, and just makes us feel bad. Who needs that?

Find meaning each day,

Dara