This year has been challenging for everyone. Covid-19 has reconstructed how we go about our daily lives; no one in the world is exempt. It has caused exhaustion, anxiety, doubt, sadness, depression, fear and so much more. Many of us, myself included, have forgotten that it is necessary to take a step back or a time out to just be.

I was pleasantly reminded of how important a “time out” is this past weekend. My sister-in-law spent the summer working on Martha’s Vineyard at the campground she stays at. She is making steps toward her dream of living on the vineyard and she is inspiring.

I am so blessed to have been able to spend the weekend on the vineyard with her and my brother. We walked miles of beach, collected shells, inhaled the fresh, clean ocean air, we got our feet wet, we gazed at the tide rolling out and back in, we learned that where we have walked in life isn’t the path we are stuck with. The waves kissed our feet and renewed our footprints teaching us to glance back but make sure your move forward. As I stood on the shore I let the waves wash over my feet and drag the negative emotions and the toxic people I have dealt with away. I exhaled slowly with every departing wave.

I was away for three days but it felt like three weeks. We didn’t have a schedule. We didn’t watch the clock. We didn’t plan every minute of the days. We flowed with the tide, the sun and our innermost spirit-guide.

Upon returning home, I feel renewed. I feel a sense of calm. I have been re-enlightened in the direction I want to guide myself and my life -wellness clients.

Have you taken a much needed time out recently? Do you need one? What simple things might you be able to do to allow yourself to be re-energized? If you’re not quite sure, email me, I can help guide you.

Until next time, stay salty, stand tall and be mighty!