Perfect Vacation

More and more people are traveling, eager to explore, experience, and see what they have only imagined. I am not sure if there is a perfect vacation spot, but the very thought is worthy of endless conversations! 
As I find myself thinking about thinking and relaxing, I find myself imaging what it would be like to take a vacation in another's shoes.  What if I were a Getty; where I would go?  What if I had never been away from my birth city?  Could I muster the courage to step away, if only for a brief moment in time?  What if I were God?  “The prophet Isaiah put it well when he wrote, 'Heaven is my throne room; I rest my feet on earth.  So what kind of house will you build me?' says God.  'Where I can get away and relax?  It's already built, and I built it.'” (Acts 7.49, 50)
Yet, I am not in their shoes.  I must make my own choices, selecting the vacation that works in my life at hand.  I do know that vacations are an important part of life that I often neglect.  Sadly, I find myself realizing that I have lost the most in my eagerness to compete and win.  What has past cannot be changed, but the future is filled with opportunities.  I do know that whatever my choices will be in the future, they will include the following.
First, I will be intentional in finding and treasuring the quietness in my life.  I know it is not for everyone, but I need this far more than I often appreciate.  In my life, this means intentional time spent reconnecting with Divinity in quietness and often silence.
Second, I will take advantage of the moment at hand to experience life in its fullness.  This includes exploring the communities that I find myself in, seeking opportunities to experience things I enjoy, and being with family and friends.
Third, I will be intentionally balanced in my approach to my choices. 
Life is for living – in all its fullness.