Somewhere along the way, I got caught up in the race. Was it pushed on me? Heck, no. The easy road to overload was all on me.
Self-created pressure to deliver regular content and products (or to develop them), packaged in a formulaic website, emails, then video and an even better, more tweaked-out website with plans of a guidebook and retreat…I was fried on wellness and happiness sharing. And losing my lightness, again.
Before Mexico, I knew I needed to clear my head and get back to me. Up to my eyeballs in trainings/programs/subscriptions to other people’s stuff, I’d pretty well lost my focus and voice…and the fun of it all.
One of the recommendations from my joyologist Allison Braun and fellow seekers was that I take a pleasure prescription; continue this retreat from home for another two weeks: do a little content cleanse, hold off on big decisions like signing a Lifeyum retreat contract, and turn on the email autoresponder.
Instead, lighten up and do what comes naturally, hang with my husband and kids, play in the kitchen, practice yoga, dance, read, write, sleep well, sing badly, whatever…but do it for pleasure rather than feeling like I’ve got to follow a formula. Strip down to necessities, amp up the joy, and keep the groove rolling.
It makes a lot of sense. If it takes two weeks to break a sugar addiction and create healthy eating habits, then the same principles apply to creativity and soul-fire habits.
How does that feel? Good, really good.
I’ll be back around these parts, fully-engaged and fueled, after the first of March.
Love and so much lightness to you, my friends.
xo,
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- view from the shower
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- heading home
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- little library
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- morning yoga
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- my beautiful bed
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- prepping for photo mantra
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- so happy
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- my new friend Marianne
Good for you…..I mean really good for you!
<3 Feeling lighter and free, Jenn...thank you! :)
I agree with Jenn. This is the goal and recipe for you right now, and remember it’s a recipe to follow from time to time, not just for you, but for all people. Enjoy!
Amen, Amy, and thank you. Can’t be a Lifeyum advocate if I’m not living it myself. And you’re absolutely right: It’s a regular check-in kind of thing, as even the zen life can start to feel anything but. So whether you’re a full-time mom, entrepreneur, corporate type, writer, artist, or in the field…we can all benefit from a pleasure retreat a few times a year — whether tropical or right at home. <3
To date Lisa, this is my favorite post as it is perfect for you and for everyone. xo
xoxo Ame!
so inspiring! Enjoy : )
Thanks, Patti! Hope you can have yours, too. 🙂
Love, love, love, LOVE this. xx.
Love, love, love YOU, Allison, Heather, Karen, Dayle, Marianne, and Haley for the soul sister inspiration and support.
Lisa..you are the “golden key’ that opens the Sunshine ….it is bright like you!! You encourage me with simple things such as pictures and words ..you are appreciated , greatly…..
You make my heart swell! And guess who is on my VIP list for seeing over the next two weeks? Beautiful, inspiring YOU. Call or text me so you don’t get the auto responder, though. 🙂
Lisa – how you live your life reminds me that there is more out there for me to embrace and grow from. Thank you for taking the time to share your journey. I needed the reminder of what is truly important in life.
You, Gail, have lifted me out of the darkness more than you know. Let’s meet for tea, talk, and a big hug this week. ❤
Happy to feel your joy and absorb some of your wise learnings, any time, any place. Enjoy your breath 🙂
Thank you! ❤ You’ve walked me through so many emotions to tranquility with your prose and photography, beautiful Bella.
This makes my heart swell with joy for you and all the
people you touch. Wise words my friend…wise words.
You inspire me, Jen, and helped get me here. ❤ Major xoxoxo, Lisa
Oh My am I envious…wish I could turn it all off…it
seems never ending sometimes. I am so glad you have the opportunity
and will power.
I totally know how you feel, Maureen. And when I wrote this post, I was in a different place than I am now — a week later, real life. Still feeling pretty good, but finding the pull of other people’s needs (legitimate and perceived), lure of technology, and negative HABITS (especially around food) to be a serious challenge. Every single day.
Back on the horse. 🙂
Thanks for writing!