Everyday Sabbatical

Today in therapy we got on the subject of sabbaticals as part of looking towards the future. I was asked what is my dream and I answered that getting to have a significant amount of time off to figure out what’s next in life sounds amazing.

My therapist said that while they can be good a sabbatical needs preparation and rarely do people achieve that inner peace they went looking for. So, what’s the goal, what do you want to achieve? And more importantly why can’t it be something to focus on everyday instead of all at once?

This stuck with me as I’m working towards self-acceptance and being present. There’s always a dream or the next thing or or more money to chase but what small thing can I do, today, to make that dream a reality. Over time those small things turn into lasting change.

Just some food for thought.