Noticing Differences

The Same	Different
It feels like Saturday	There are many of them in a row so its even better
Too much time on the computer	Nothing
Lots to do	No pressure to get it done because it can get done tomorrow (really)
There are things to get frustrated about	No time pressure or big investment so I let it roll off.
Get out of bed every morning	Looking forward to what the day will bring
Look at the clock	Just wondering what time it might be
Social get-togethers with friends	More of them and they are the anchor for time/appointment planning...and they can happen in the daytime.
Take a shower	Not rushing to get to work before it is noon on the east coast.
Listen to NPR	Fresh Air and other great afternoon programming

I better stop before this turns into one of those superficial lists that get sent around. Maybe it already has. Sorry. Seriously though. The real differences are these: no time tyranny, no pressure to perform, no impossible deadlines, no navigating the expectations of others. Simple here-and-now presence in the world. And responsibility for making the most of it.