Three Things Challenge #MM491

IMPAIR • IMPROPER • IMPROVISE

Some days, life doesn’t go according to plan.

Pain, tiredness, or a flare-up can impair what I’m able to do, even when my mind is ready to keep going.

It can feel improper to rest when there are things waiting to be done.

The laundry doesn’t disappear.

The messages still need answering.

The day keeps moving.

But I’m learning that rest isn’t laziness.

Listening to my body isn’t giving up.

Sometimes the only sensible thing to do is improvise.

Change the plan.

Do less.

Ask for help.

Find another way.

Life doesn’t always require a perfect performance.

Sometimes it simply asks us to adapt with patience, humour, and kindness toward ourselves.

So today, I’ll improvise.

And that will be enough.


#3TC #MM491 #ThreeThingsChallenge #WritingCommunity #TheAfterloveVoice


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— Maggie The Afterlove Voice 💫

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7 responses to “💫 Three Things Challenge #MM491”

  1. Aptivi Avatar

    Very true, Maggie 💜 Sometimes, life doesn’t go according to plan.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Yasan 💜

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      1. Aptivi Avatar

        You’re most welcome Maggie 💜

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  2. pensitivity101 Avatar

    Thanks for joining in Maggie. Good take on the prompt as always.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Di 💜

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  3. parikhit Avatar

    What a beautiful reminder to slow down and live the moment :)

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you 😊

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