What would you do with your time if you didn't have to work for money?

July 10, 2024 | Sparkle Wednesday

Last week, I was on vacation on the North Shore. There was plenty of time to hike, do yoga, practice guitar (I'm learning!), play music, nap, cook, get up early with the birds, and watch the sunrise. Speaking of that…

Funny story! David and I planned on getting up at 5 a.m. to watch the sunrise. David woke me up, and we went out to catch the sunrise. When I grabbed my phone to take some photos, I noticed it was actually 4:00 a.m., not 5:00 a.m. We woke up an hour early! The photo below shows Lake Superior looks at 4:00 a.m.!

It felt luxurious to have SO MUCH TIME to do whatever. Don't get me wrong; I enjoy my work and feel grateful for the flexibility I have with my job, but…

Chances are, if I weren't working my job, I'd be doing most of the stuff I'm already doing like daily walks, yoga, playing music, reading, writing, and cooking, but just a lot more of it! Sometimes, I only have time for the bare minimum because work, and other stuff get in the way. It would be so lavish to be able to spread out and not feel rushed. I'd also love to volunteer more in my community and, of course, travel! More trips to change my perspective and see cool places!

If I didn't have to think about $$, I'd love to open a little wine bar with music. I'd hire a savvy manager to handle the day-to-day so I could just focus on the fun stuff. I know I’m romanticizing this BIG TIME!

Finally, I could see going back to school to study music history, composition, or maybe even art! That’d be fun!

Of course, I'd continue to scheme, coming up with new things to do. Why? Because I just can't help it; that’s just who I am!

What about you? What would you do with your time if you didn't have to work? Why are you not doing (more of) it right now while you have to work?