When is the interval?

I think a lot of the times, we are waiting for that ‘break’.

I say far too often ‘ I just need a break’, and we probably know far too often that the ‘obvious’ breaks don’t really happen. Intervals feel not really like a break, but just a less intense work period. The interval during a theatre show is more like the build up to the next epic part of the story. In a workout, we crave each interval as it’s a moment of a slightly less painful part of the session, but we are gearing ourselves up ready for the next part.

At this moment, I am in need of an interval. I want to have a little rest of the intensive period and just be enjoying the calm before another build up. I don’t think we really appreciate intervals in the moment. I certainly don’t. I relate myself to a ‘fast and furious’ approach to life; but I then quickly run out of fuel and breakdown as a result of the go go go mentality I have.

The interval is where we get a chance to question the previous part of the show. We can do that with our experience and current situations of life. I don’t question things much and let things slide as they happen, but upon refection I need to start regaining that element of power into what can be a powerless period of time. I need dos start to use that interval as a way to regain control. I need to do this by creating interval breaks, and not just hope that one will come naturally; especially if you’re like me, waiting and waiting I’lll quickly find something else to fill my time instead of letting the opportunity be empty.

Interval breaks are something I will actually add in my life rather then naturally take place. I will be excited by an interval break. I will ask question and reflect for both the future and past experiences so I can make the most of the next part whilst learning about why things happened the way they did.

I’m ready to sit in my red cushion chair with a tiny ice cream pot sitting and building up the excitement for the second part of the show.

Enjoy your interval.