Sometimes, rest is the what is needed.
the ability to find rest and relaxation amongst the chaos is quite a challenge.
To learn the art of balance in life of one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself
The greatest gift is being present in the moment
These 2 key elements to life are the hardest to master
It has taken me years to learn to listen to what I need on a deeper level
To be able to give to those around me and be present every day
And honor myself and I what I need each day
It leads to be being able to receive , something I have struggled with
Having balance and not pushing myself to breaking point all the time,
I was always all or nothing
And it’s unhealthy in every sense
It’s still a work in progress and it might always be something I will have to remind myself, gently
That I need to slow down , I need to cherish the moments
And listen to the opportunities that present themselves
Fully immerse yourself without guilt and regret
Trusting that you will be better and everyone around you benefits from me, when I am good
Everyone around me is good.
It’s contagious
Sydney this weekend was a blessing, and I could have easily pushed it to the side and missed out, for so many reasons.
It’s time , it’s money, it’s taking time of work, it’s being away from my kids and my partner, it’s feeling guilty for all those reasons and more.
I received so many gifts while I was away , being completely present in the moment and being rewarded with such an overwhelming and incredible experience that will stay with me forever. I also invested in a friendship, that’s truly humbles me.
I witnessed the super moon rise over the Sydney harbour bridge in the exact moment we caught a ferry across the water.
I actually managed to secure the moon in a photo.
I was blessed with being on the inside of the opera house, standing completely dwarfed by such an incredible architectural masterpiece,
Speechless
I was witness to the birds of Tokyo and the Sydney symphony orchestra play an incredible show ,
which unbeknownst to anyone, it was on the 50th year to the day- that the first ever concert was played there on opening
29.09.1973
There was so much more, and it’s very simple things,
But I feel like we miss the simple things, I feel like we are all so lost on the wheel of life, that we don’t stop and stare
We don’t stop to create connection
We don’t stop to listen to what we need as human beings
We don’t stop and do things for ourselves because it seems selfish, but i actual fact it’s the most selfless thing you can do.
Giving yourself time out
To do what we it is you need to do , to be the best version of yourself
So that everyone around can benefit from you and your happiness, you being present and being better.
Less reactive and more responsive
Kinder
Gentler
Softer
Better
Everyday just better
Do you.
Even if it’s as simple as staring at the moon or bare feet in the grass
It doesn’t have to be a trip to Sydney
There are many ways to rest reset and find you again!
Listen to your heart and listen to what it needs everyday.