I hope you are enjoying the beautiful abundance of nature that is flourishing at this time of year. I am amazed as I look around and see a plethora of hydrangeas in an array of blue, white, purple and pink. The profusion of rose blossoms are rich with color as they continue to multiply and open. This natural process of growth and expansion is mirrored in daily living. Sometimes as we speed along on the fast lane of life we forget that it is important to take time to sit back, sip some lemonade and savor the view. These moments of pause and appreciation rejuvenate the mind, body & spirit.
Sometimes it is necessary to hit the pause button! Have you ever felt that way? Last week I “hit” the proverbial wall when I realized that we (our family) was adding in our 8th hockey tournament this summer. If you are a friend on Facebook (& if you’re not, please come say hi!) you know that we have traveled far and wide for hockey tournaments. Let me first clarify, I love watching my children play their many sporting endeavors and they will tell you that I am an enthusiastic and animated fan! That being said, it is also nice to have some quiet time as a family. Time to sit by the ocean and breath the salty sea air (instead of Freon from an ice rink!) These moments of pause are essential to yours and my well-being!
When I “hit my wall” I admittedly had a “Mommy Meltdown Moment” which led to the decision to take a few days of R & R. I usually honor the sensations that tell me I am doing too much or that I need a break before I get there, but sometimes it can be so easy to get swept along by the strong currents of life and forget that the inner “batteries” need to be recharged!
My husband and I headed north from Boston and spent a romantic weekend on the coast of New Hampshire & Maine. Sea, sand, salt air and lobster salad helped me to regain by equilibrium and once again breathe deep.
In the quiet moments, when you and I are able to step off the frenetic treadmill we gain clarity, insight and appreciation of the growth and expansion that naturally occurs in our lives. This opens us to a plethora of new possibilities that continuously show up to make our lives rich, colorful and extraordinary. We close down, miss and shut out these opportunities when we are racing through life without hitting pause. Is it time for you to hit pause?
Honor that part of you that needs to sit back, sip some lemonade and savor the view.
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Happy Soaring!
XOXO
