A Day Away

Yesterday I took a day away at the beach with Jeremy, my sister, and two nieces. It was the perfect day to spend outdoors, and, as a result, it was PACKED. Everyone clustered near the entrance to the beach so they did not need to walk very far with all of their belongings. The water was crowded with people enjoying each other’s company, playing, laughing, and soaking in the sun.

About midway through the day, I decided to take a walk down the sandy coastline alone. As I walked further and further from the entrance to the beach, the people spread out more and more. Sounds softened and the world seemed to slow down. While I was having a blast along with everyone else, I realized that I craved the space and stillness this distance provided. I sat for a long time listening to the waves, watching the birds soar over the water, and realizing that sometimes it just may be worth it to travel a bit further down the unknown road to discover exactly what was meant for us… what we need.

Inspire | “Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future. Jobs, family, employers, and friends can exist one day without any one of us, and if our egos permit us to confess, they could exist eternally in our absence.” Maya Angelou

Listen | I love this new song, Take A Deep Breath by Trevor Hall. Even though it is meant for kids, I adore its message.

Try This | The next time you need to release a relationship that no longer serves you, read this to yourself: “I enter a state of surrender and come home to myself. I locate where I am holding energy that no longer serves me in my body. I trust what is brought to light, and I call all of my energy back to myself. I see and release attachments that do not enrich my state of being. I clear my life force with each breath and anchor back into my personal power. I see myself surrounded in a golden light. I inhale purity into every cell of my body. I am safe. I am cleared. I am loved. And so it is.”