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Sunday, August 15, 2010

Charge Me Up

My day job recommences at 6:30 AM tomorrow. I'll return with a mixture of hope and trepidation. Along with the inherent rewards of my profession, my daily work brings with it a lot of stress and anxiety. I expect that this year will be a wild ride, filled with work and change, growth and loss.

My main goal this year is to keep working toward a healthier balance. Work, with play. Self-improvement, with self-love. Dreams, with action. I don't want to feel like I'm fighting and pushing all the time. I'd be happy with a nice, healthy strive.

Today I took some time to breathe, be kind to myself, and charge up for the months ahead.





I said nice things to myself. (You should try it, too.)














I took my weekly walk to the Hyde Park Farmers' Market, where I bought heirloom tomatoes and apples (my first of the season!).















I also bought two great big cookies from Donna's Gourmet (to be shared with friends), and this beautiful and delicious cappuccino from La Terza.










On my way home, I stopped to sit in the square.

















I listened to a woman play the piano.

















She played with her eyes closed, swaying to the music. At one point, after a flamboyant run, she threw back her head, smiled, and then bubbled over with laughter.

I asked her how long she'd been playing. She said, "Since I was nine." Did she play professionally? Another laugh, "Sometimes." Ah, maybe she has a day job, too.

Is that the key to happiness and balance? Finding the thing that makes you throw your head back and laugh, and running with it?

4 comments:

  1. This sounds like a glorious day. Thanks for reminding me to take a deep breath and savor the moments :-)

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  2. I love this post. :) I am working on finding a good balance with work and life this year, too.

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  3. My morning routine involves looking at the mirror and telling myself that I'm awesome. It definitely helps keep me positive.

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  4. Sarah: Good luck and let me know how it goes. Balance is always a work in progress, isn't it?

    AdmiralKit: Good tip.

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