A few years ago while I was working with a life coach after a rough period in my life, she introduced the concept of downtime where I moved and acted intuitively. She really had to explain to me that I needed to take time to not have a to-do list, a should list or any … Continue reading Piddlin’ Sunday
Tag: self care
Float: A New Adventure in Self-Care
I was in a funk. The perpetual “Groundhog Day” way of living and the February weather had me down. My friend Tina suggested a float in a sensory deprivation tank with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt. “Water is good for transitions,” she said. “Twenty minutes in Epsom salt detoxes and balances you.” I regularly take … Continue reading Float: A New Adventure in Self-Care
Greatness
The starter’s pistol fires and a 400-meter sprint trial is under way in the Barcelona Stadium during the 1992 Olympic Games. One of the sprinters grabs the back of his leg in obvious pain. He takes a few excruciating steps in his lane to avoid falling into the path of an oncoming sprinter before collapsing … Continue reading Greatness
Care
On weekdays I set my alarm for 4:45 a.m. Early morning is about care. Walking the pup around the neighborhood and feeding her is care. Yoga and meditation is care. Nourishing food to take to the office is care. All of these activities are non-negotiable. Self-care is not a luxury nor is it self-indulgent behavior. … Continue reading Care
Discombobulated
Confused, bewildered, disoriented, dumfounded, afraid, shocked, angry, off balance, emotionally hungover… These are just a few descriptions of my emotional gamut on Wednesday, January 6 as the United States Capitol was entered by a mob. I was horrified, but I could not look away from what was happening. My feelings and thoughts were caused body … Continue reading Discombobulated
