I think it's crucial that all of us get a day away, or longer, if time allows. I have always tried to dedicate a day a week just to do totally selfish things, like visit an art gallery, order a slice of my favourite cake, lie-in, or just wander, without any destination in mind. It's also crucial that I do all of these things alone and without any guilt.
All of them can be done with others, of that I'm not denying, but my point is that we should all enjoy time with ourselves.
The above quote is by the wonderful author, Maya Angelou, and in her book "Wouldn't take nothing for my journey now", she argues, for want of a better word, that it's not irresponsible to step away from our duties for a time. Time away often gives us a sense of renewal and a new perspective. I would go further in saying that stepping out of our routines, if only for the shortest of times, is necessary in order to gather thoughts, make decisions and change direction.
The rest of my own life is relatively ordered and many of us feel "in-demand" by modern pressures; society in general. The fact is, we're all replaceable, and the sooner people let go of their martyrdom when it comes to work, the better. I know of a person who had given 40 years of service to their employer only to receive a pot plant upon leaving, and they were replaced within days. Life moves on and often far too quickly.
I don't want to give the impression that life isn't about sharing; if anything it's about communication, but spend that precious time with people who matter, your closest friends and family, not forgetting to enjoy doing the things that YOU want to do from time to time.
Missed days and past opportunities lost tend only to breed resentment in the today.
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