“Now you’re climbin’ to the top of the company ladder; hope it doesn’t take too long. Can’t you see they’ll come a day when it won’t matter, come a day when you’ll be gone? I understand about indecision, but I don’t care if I get behind; people livin’ in competition, all I want is to have my peace of mind…”
– Lyric from “Peace of Mind,” by Tom Scholz, of the rock band, Boston (circa 1976)
The Youngest of The Three has trouble going to bed. Her mom and I, on the other hand, do not. We actually like going to bed. Sleep is our friend, and we seem to not spend enough time with that friend. But, the Youngest — well, sleep is not a friend that she has bonded with just yet.
“Check on me, ok?” That’s the request. Or is it a demand? Or is it an expectation?
Gotta admit that about half the time, I don’t want to. 19 steps up. 19 back down. Over. And over. And over again. She has a tremendous capacity for, shall we say, NOT sleeping.
But, is it that great of a price to pay?
Who else in our lives wants us to check on them? To give them peace of mind?
It might be as simple as a text or an e-mail. (Oh, how I hate them both!) It might be as simple as a phone call. What about a hand-written note? A card? When was the last time you dropped in? On anyone?
Challenge: Create a list of people for whom it would make a difference if you were to “check on them.” And then do it.
I have a hunch a difference will be made for you, too.
Casey says
How I miss checking in on Harper during her hour of trying to fall asleep! I might have nodded off a time or two lying next to her! Hope you all are well!
Colleen says
I would like to live my life with that kind of intent. Thank you for the reminder.