Simplicity…..

Have you ever woken up and suddenly realized that you need a vacation?  

Or you need to just STOP doing what you’re doing?  You need simplicity rather than engaging with all the complexities of life?

That’s how I felt this morning.  

I woke up to the sound of my dog barking (my own personal alarm clock….can’t I turn him off on a Saturday morning?)  Rolled over and continued relaxing…..had a work call….and then finally landed on my YOGA mat.

I practically threw my phone out the window in order to REALLY DROP IN. And there I found myself….

– I found some tight muscles and joints in unexpected places

– I found deep opening in my hips 

– I found my jaw needing to release 

– I found tears that were just beneath the surface waiting for an exit 

– I found deep R E L A X A T I O N 

I found my true nature that thrives on simplicity and knows she is here only for one thing – TO LOVE.  

For some of us it’s a 3-day weekend. A time to reflect on the year that has passed, offer forgiveness and compassion where it’s light hasn’t fully shined and step into new….renewed….rebirth.  

For me….I see more simplicity.  As I look around my bedroom where I write from today, I do see beautiful things.  And yet even with the beauty of the sacred objects I’ve placed very purposefully….I see too many ‘thing’ — not enough of the SIMPLICITY I am craving…..

So today I will BE.  I will breathe intentionally. I will move slowly.  My personal retreat.  Simple.  Strong.  Powerful.  R E L A X I N G. 

How about you?  How will you spend this weekend?  What is your intention? Why are you here?