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Time Out for Attorneys SubmittedbyNancy Werner Imagine walking on a path through a tropical rain forest. The sound ofyour footsteps are muted by the thick, verdant foliage. The only sounds are the crackles and calls of the birds in the trees. Continuing along the path, beautiful tropical flowers of every shape and color grow freely. The tropical air is scented with the perfume of these exotic blossoms. Large, waxy, green leaves hang down gracefully toward you, wafting in the gentle breeze. You delight in the cooler temperature as the canopy of the forest shades you from the warm midday sun. As you continue to stroll, you hear a faint rush ofwater. The sound becomes louder, or rather more pronounced, until you find yourself standing in a clearing. Fine, cool spray lightly showers your arms and face. Turning, you face a small waterfall cascading over rocks. A bench, which overlooks the stream and waterfall, looks inviting and comfortable. You sit on the bench and listen to the gentle sound of the water flowing past you. Closing your eyes, your body relaxes allowing the seat of the bench to hold the weight of your body. Your breathing slows to a rhythmic pace as your muscles begin to loosen. The worries of the day seem as a distant memory. The serenity of this place soaks into every pore and cell ofyour body. Your mind quiets, reflecting its surroundings and you feel yourself opening to new insights. Now imagine having the ability to visit this special place each day. You are the only one present. There are no distractions or demands on your time. No cell phone. No pager. No clients. This place of beauty is ofyour own making and can be anywhere you feel most comfortable. Your special place may be on a beach, in the mountains or sitting in a boat on your favorite stream. What is most important in choosing that special place is that it is a place of silence, stillness and renewal. Much attention has been paid to the price our body pays for living. Back in the good old days when we were cavemen and cavewomen, our bodies needed the 'flight or fight' response. But today there is little need to run quickly to escape a wild animal attack. Stress hormones such as adrenaline are produced as a result ofliving in a world of demands. Our blood pressure and heart rate increase. Our immune system suffers. Our body systems sustain damage. Physiological consequences of prolonged stress in our lives give rise to the more hidden emotional and mental costs. We are repeatedly subjected to constant accessibility from increased technology such as cell phones, pagers, fax machines, computers, voice mail, email and other similar 'time savers.' ( Sometimes we find ourselves caught up in the compulsive use of this technology. Our behavior contributes to feelings of anxiety and anger over constant change in our life, a loss of privacy, a loss of personal connection with others and the belief that we must be 'multitasking' or doing two or more things at the same time. How many ofus are guilty ofusing a cell phone while driving? Instead of enjoying the drive or noticing the fall foliage or the pleasing temperature of the air, we are using our time 'productively.'
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