The gift of free time

I have more time on my hands than I’ve had in years. It’s been easy to fill, though. I’m engaged in several group texts that run 24/7. My phone is constantly pinging and I’m jumping to attention ready to respond. I’m watching Netflix and YouTube videos and pretty consumed by Facebook and Instagram, too. I’m devouring all the COVID-19 news that comes my way… and there is a lot of that going on.

I’m now realizing that the newfound time on my hands, isn’t really my time. I’m using this time to respond to what other people are doing and sending my way. It’s time for a new approach. It’s time to learn something, which means I’m going to do something that will be of my making… on my agenda.

Are you doing and learning…or are you just responding to what comes your way? Give it some thought. You have the time. You might be surprised by the results.