Procrastination is the art of waiting until you are ready. People don’t get it, but the older I get the more it becomes clear to me. The irony of today’s reflection is that I achieved above and beyond my “to do” list. Please understand this has nothing to do with my zealous attitude or boundless energy. Actually it has a lot to do with joints, muscles and irreverent brain synapses.
You ever wonder why the folks who gave you lessons about the consequences of procrastinating always seemed to be mid-way in their life journey? As a kid, I remember the finger-in-the-face, pointed discussion about getting things done now and not putting them on hold. This wisdom comes from a place of knowing that tomorrow you might feel a new twinge in your neck and that closet you meant to clean won’t happen. This divine understanding comes from listening to body voice overs that creak and crack when you go up the stairs.
Those standing by while the list grows may say we are procrastinating. But we know we are simply awaiting the harmonious synchronicity of the mind, body and spirit. When it happens, watch out, three "to do' lists get accomplished in a single day, all with a wink and a knowing smile.
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