Looking out the window: A good habit.

Deadlines, new projects, queries, new businesses... During the week it gets hard to keep our eyes away from the computer screen. But we should!
Last week, it was about 5.30 in the afternoon and I was very concentrated working on a business proposal. I needed to think of a different approach to the client, and nothing came to my mind. It was cold outside, and winter was taking away the sun early that afternoon. I decided to go to the window, and leave everything aside. Just go back to the basics, enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Here are some pictures of what I found.

To my surprise, I had a sudden feeling of calm. That was exactly what I was looking for. Just a couple of minutes of peace staring at a setting sun gave me clearer thoughts. When I went back to my computer, I felt somehow better.
At times it's important that we get back to basics. We have plenty of things to worry about, and many obligations that keep our eyes and mind far from the window and close to the computer screen. Simply looking out the window could be a good habit.