Practicing the Pause
Pausing takes practice. It’s not something that comes naturally or easily for me, especially when I allow my emotions to take over.
Pausing takes practice. It’s not something that comes naturally or easily for me, especially when I allow my emotions to take over.
Rest is an essential self-care practice with many benefits. It refreshes and restores our energy, helps us recover, and can improve our overall well-being. Yet, why did I feel conflicted about taking a sick day when I wasn’t feeling well last week?
Having lived in Georgia for a little over a decade, I return to visit my “second home” when I can. My most recent trip to Atlanta was so much fun. I flew in from New York on a Thursday night and my fiance, Alex drove down from Cincy on Saturday.
I’m not one who puts a lot of effort into styling my own hair. I usually get haircuts that are low maintenance because I don’t like spending a lot of time getting ready in the morning. And for as long as I can remember, I convinced myself that I lacked the ability and creativity to do my own hair.
This is what I presume happened before I walked into yoga class: A man set up his mat in the corner of the room closest to the door. When he stepped away, a woman moved his mat and set hers down in his place. Then, she stepped out of the room. The man comes back confused as to why his mat has moved.