[February 1st] Night Unplug: Do you unplug and power down your gadgets at night?
I try to power down most of my gadgets, and I went on an unplugging spree nearly a year back. However, I have become much more lax in conserving energy, and I’m not very proud to admit that. Unfortunately I tend to get distracted by myriad other things in life (read: three children keep a woman very, very busy) and simply forget to put vampire electronics in their place. Considering my recent electric bill, I’m very much considering making it a nightly ritual to go around the apartment unplugging unnecessary devices and equipment to ensure that we’re leaving a smaller carbon foot print and saving valuable money. We need to be more mindful of all the little things that add up in life.
[February 2nd] Last: If today were your last, what would you do right now? What would go straight to first place on your to do list? What would the quality of your attention be?
If today happened to be my last day, I would be hugging my bosses and co-workers good-bye and heading home to be with my family. I would be busy playing dress up with my daughter, taking pictures to preserve the moment for her. I would be cuddling with my precious baby boy, soaking in every bit of his infancy. I would be reading to my oldest son, reminding him that reading is very imporant while reassuring him that academics aren’t the only things that make a person special. I would be holding onto my husband and making sure he knows that everything will work out somehow, letting him know that I’ll be with them in spirit, and trying to find comfort in my last few moments. In the grand scheme of things, that’s what’s most important to me.
I think the truest measure of a person is what they would do in their last moments. What a beautiful ending to a beautiful life. Love the way you prioritize. Your family is blessed to have you.