Life's Busyness

I sat in observation of people on cell phones, blackberry's and other handheld devices as I rode the shuttle bus from the car rental return to the airport following a long two days of client meetings and dinners. All around me the busyness of life was present. I too fill every minute with work, activity, calls, cleaning, thinking, and transacting something. Often I want to slow down and just be. Although, as I have pondered in what little time I find for the thinking rather than the doing, I realize that my own busyness is sometimes a gift. This is contrary to my spiritual being that longs for meditation, silence and peace of mind. The joy of busyness is that I have a sense of purpose, contribution and of expansion to focus and learn challenging new things. I find that the busyness is not only bearable but necessary for my life's quality. In the infrequent time of day dreaming about just being, I know that I appreciate just being more following productive living. In the end I appreciate the quiet and peaceful moments more because of my productive "busy" living.