Life Happens

So I was doing pretty good at reflecting and documenting my thoughts until mid April. Then I went to Morocco and had a bunch of great thoughts on things to write about when I got home, and it never happened. And I've had a lot of great conversations with people and thoughts I wanted to record since being home, and it hasn't happened. I tell you this not as an apology, but one of many examples, that no matter how great our intentions or planning may be - life happens.

Summer is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors - patios, festivals, camping, baseball games, walking ... this is on top of everything else that typically happens. Each summer I pretend summer is going to be a time to slow down and reset, and I always end up in over drive. Conflicting priorities - community, work, family, friends - are giving me a run for my money lately. I'm trying to balance it all and participate fully in life, last week at the expense of my sleep.

I can tell you the majority of my weekend activities for the rest of 2014. I keep getting more involved with extra curriculars at work, knowing I'm going into heavy travel season.  I try to be planful, maximizing my time with work, social life, and family. And at the same time, being flexible enough to be available when things happen and I need to drop everything to be with family. I also know, that I will continue to say yes to things spontaneously if they seem right. Last week I had an opportunity to sit in on a Q&A with our interns and the CEO - his answer to work/life balance was, something to the effect of: it's not so much a balance as choosing when you do what - have a job you love, trust your intuition, make time for the important things.

With my Uncle Steve continuing his struggle with cancer, I've also become acutely aware of how unfair life can be. Trying not to rush through life, and at the same time, not take for granted each moment we have. Life happens...it's up to us to make the best of it.

Lately I've been doing a lot of Qoya - Qoya is based on the idea that through movement, we remember.  We remember our essence is wise, wild and free. It's been helping me balance the highs and lows. 

That rambled, but thanks for reading friends.