Michele S. Scott is a lifestyle contributor for Military Greek Life and hosts her own blog at abeyoutifullife.com/. She loves writing and has a deep passion for DIY projects, Pinterest, home decor, food, fashion, and family. She grew up in a military family and understands the dynamics of being a military child. She is a daughter, sister, and a friend; but, her best accomplishments are being a mother to three boys and her marriage to a very loving and supportive husband. By day, Michele is a Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist for a large restaurant chain. She takes pride in using her talents to help others.
Don't forget to
STOP!
by Michele Scott
MILITARY GREEK LIFE Magazine JAN/FEB 2016 19
So very often, in our everyday lives, we rush and clamor, stress and overwork ourselves. We exhaust our bodies and over stimulate our minds with negative images. We don't protect our hearts enough and our health starts to plummet all because we forgot to- Stop.
In life, we do so much for others and fail to do for ourselves. In life, we protect others and still fail in protecting our spirits, our mindsets and our happiness because we Forgot to- Stop.
The house needs to be tended to, the kids need to get to practice, the spouse is not getting enough attention or is in…a mood. You have to take work home; yet again, the dog made a mess, etc… etc…but you still forgot to- Stop.
Life, as we know it, is inevitable. You can always count on the ups and downs and sometimes sideways; but don't forget to- Stop.
Don't forget to start living while you're alive!
Don't forget to stop long enough to enjoy what you have!
Don't forget to stop and smell, not just the roses, but the flowers!
Don't forget to stop and embrace the beauty of the life around you!
Don't forget to stop and just laugh!
Don't forget to stop and listen!
Don't forget to stop and listen to YOU, your needs and wants!
Don't forget to play in a world that is too serious at times!
Don't forget to stop and remember to give back to those who are less fortunate!
Don't forget to stop and fulfill the purpose you were given!
Don't forget to stop and just breathe- there is life in YOU!
Enjoy It.
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