awe

still

It's not in the hurrying, not in the hyper-efficiency that we find our greatest value. In fact, it often shows up in ways so contrary to this mode -- instead, in patience, stillness, peace. It takes tremendous strength to choose to be still when the world is racing around you. Those choices bring health and stamina. Those choices bring wisdom and power. There's room to discern, instead of just react. There's space to question whether our steps are in alignment with our vision - whether we're acting with integrity - before we get too far ahead.

So, when you see the world racing, celebrate the opportunity to choose otherwise. Celebrate the choice to separate your self worth from your productivity. In stillness, you'll find power. In stillness, you'll see - the actions themselves no longer have to be worshiped or attributed undue importance. You can act intentionally without wrapping your self worth within those acts.

mood board

san diego

rest

Laundry, meal prep, cleaning and power yoga are not rest or play.

Nice try.

Same with running errands. That sure as hell doesn't qualify either.

Ease up, dear.

aspen

 

ruthlessly eliminate

Ruthlessly eliminate
anything that gets in the way.

In slowing down, you will see
there is so much more beauty.

Being present in the moment now,
does transform your spirit somehow.

And, all your striving
And, all your movements dear
Take all your burdens
And lay them down here.

The world around you will keep speeding.
They'll all keep racing ahead.
But, that race isn't worth running.
They'll see that in the end.