It is very important that we re-learn the art of resting and relaxing. Not only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop through chronic tension and worrying; it allows us to clear our minds, focus, and find creative solutions to problems.
– Thich Nhat Hanh
What to do when work’s done, deadlines met, responsibilities fulfilled?
What do you do when you were in a survival mode to “get the job done”!?
& it’s finally … done?
Yes, to the beach …
To breathe, to re-calibrate, to fill up with fresh air, running between the waves, smelling the salty ocean, the surf, overlooking the horizon where the ocean blue meets the sky blue …where clouds move and shift as waves gather and crash onto the sands …
breathe in fresh ocean scented air … breathe out staleness and fatigue, re-calibrating that balance, we owe to ourselves to renew. There’s resurgence of … energy and upon leaving the beach, feeling so much
*** Gratitude ***
Yesterday, there’s was sense of imbalance (literally feeling vertigo due to my inner ear tubes impacted by hot air and air travels … fixed), today there’s the sense of being whole and well. Physical discomforts negatively impacts our mental and spiritual state. It’s not all state of mind – it’s all connected. That’s why yoga feels so good … and here, it’s Doga:)
What can be healthier ? Breaking into Laughter in a big crowd – looking like a goddess, we were surprised – she has sense of humor ! Not pretending to be some sacred spiritual being … just a normal regular mom, artist, partner, daughter, sister, Being of Light. Goddesses have sense of humor for sure:) The are not bent out of shape but bent 360 degrees flexible, passionate and … powerful ! She’s not the soft white marshmallow angel but a powerful woman with a gift and a purpose.
Laughter, chanting, love, love, love and connection as I held the hand of absolute stranger on my right belting out LOVE, lol:) We were all vulnerable and that was okay – held hands, swayed, chanted the seed mantras and basked in the vibrations of life.
Life throws you many curve balls but … it’s times like these, it’s good to be alive and well. Gratitude for the sounds, the vibes … the beauty that resonates.
* Really surprised as she got up and started sounding like a jazz singer … we should not stereotype people is one of my many lessons gleaned from the rich evening.