A little travel can offer a lot of perspective. I stay intentional about mandating travel, at least annually, to insert that pause into the day-to-day momentum. All fall I felt really over-extended and spread thin. I struggled with what to do. I was so grateful to have had work opportunities-- especially when Kevin and I needed money. I'm very appreciative for the ability to work! However, I felt like I was always rushing around. I was always too busy. It was really hard to find enough time, let alone enough time for myself.
Despite the robbery, while in El Salvador I was able to carve some time to lay in a hammock and stare out to sea. I remembered how I want my life to feel. I remembered what's important to me. While I'm grateful for work, I also know that I have to strive for balance. I made the decision to leave three of my regular yoga classes each week. When I came home, I gave a month's notice at the two studios. I offered to teach for the duration of February to give the owners time to find a replacement or cancel those classes.
I still feel a little nervous about my decision. I don't ever want to take opportunities lightly. But I also feel a sense of calm. I'm grateful to have met the students at those studios, for the opportunity that I had, and I hope to continue to grow with these communities in the future. For now, I've made some more space. I'm actively cultivating balance. That's fertile work.
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