Memorial Day is just around the corner and for those of us in the US in marks both a holiday and the beginning of summer. Your summer may be filled with travel, different activities or schedules or much of the same.
For me summer is a time of the year with great memories, a time to create new memories and a time to find at least a little down time. I will unplug over the upcoming weekend and hope you have a chance to do the same.
I must confess that for years I did not unplug often, in fact it was not until I read Napoleon Hill’s book ‘Think and Grow Rich’ for the second time, that I did try scheduling time to think. The results were amazing. So over time I came to have a new understanding of the value of down time, thinking time, and fun time. I work to add all of these activities into my schedule and I hope you do too.
For years I have worked in a 24-7-365 world, as that world has also become more connected, just I am such your world is more connected than ever by devices, and demands on time. I have found that being unplugged also delivers some amazing results. Do you unplug from your job search? I hope so.
Recently I watched the TEDx – Sydney presentation by Genevieve Bell on ‘The Value of Boredom. The clip was recorded last year in May. In her presentation Genevieve Bell speaks about bringing boredom back, the benefits of boredom and the value of boredom. Check it out and let me know what you think.
I found clip interesting, exciting and valuable. Genevieve Bell is an Intel Fellow and Director of the Interaction and Experience Research Group within the Intel Labs. Her points and engaging presentation sold me all over again on the power of unplugging. If you are thinking maybe you should not unplug during the Memorial Day weekend at least watch the video clip before you decide. Deal?
My wish for you during the upcoming weekend is ‘may your brain light up’, may you have down time, some boredom, and some time to just unplug. May you also enjoy some BBQ, whatever you elect to eat, do or take pleasure in this weekend!
In honor and with great respect this weekend I will not only unplug and have some down time, I will pay my respects to the men and women who have died in wars or in service of the United States of America, for me this is also time of personal remembrance, reflection and will be a time to show respect for those who have served and serve our Nation now in many ways both small and great. I am grateful and thankful for all the members of the Armed Forces and their families, for Veterans and their families, and all those who serve or have served in a role of support to both of these important groups of people. May you have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!
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