When life has you pause...
Good morning Life has so many ups and downs, and I’m getting better at allowing myself to pause, to process, and to heal — rather than pushing through. My business is moving slowly right now. And honestly, that feels okay. I’m giving myself time to build stronger rhythms around health, rest, and being human. Yesterday I visited a friend I used to teach with. She’s in hospice at the age of 50 after a long battle with cancer. When I saw her on Thursday, she was doing relatively well. Yesterday, there was a significant drop. It’s one of those moments that stops you in your tracks. I’m giving myself permission to feel, to grieve, and to get clearer on my own life and the direction I want to take — instead of forcing momentum. Over the past 10 years in this community, I’ve gradually redirected my life, and in many ways, I’m living my dream. That said, there have been plenty of roadblocks, speed bumps, and reroutes along the way. At the time, many of them felt like a pain in the butt — and I’ll be honest, I resisted more than a few. Looking back, I can see they were gentle… and sometimes not-so-gentle nudges guiding me where I was meant to go. I’m deeply grateful for them now. In the moment? Not always so much. I’m learning to trust — really trust — the unfolding. To say no to something good, so I have the space and capacity when something great arrives. To believe the universe is shaping me into the unique human I’m here to be, and opening doors I couldn’t have imagined if I were still pushing so hard. I’m incredibly grateful for the amazing humans in this community — for the friendships we’ve built and the way we walk alongside one another. I’m looking forward to meeting more of you in Mexico. Sending so much love to each of you as we move through this wild, tender, beautiful thing called life — inspiring, encouraging, supporting, and building together. And a gentle reminder… reach out to the people you love. Even if it’s been a while.