So agree with the official, intentional “unplug.” And it helps to be in a place that greets you in the present, disinterested in any past baggage. Very liberating!
Yeah, you're right! I think it'd have been a different experience if I were vacationing in, say, NYC, where I used to live. I think there'd be so much of my past self doing a cameo.
At the risk of mixing metaphors, sounds like you've been restocking the trout pond! Like you, I'm giving myself full permission to just play this summer. Results so far have been... interesting. Looking forward to hearing from you on your time in the sandbox. And, don't rush it, lots of great things can come from just lingering for awhile..
It's funny, I've been playing around with a couple of ideas and one in particular, I keep reminding myself, "you're not 100% committed to this yet; keep playing with it" 😂 I do agree with you though, that allowing ourselves to linger for a while opens up our minds/hearts to so many things we wouldn't have noticed if we'd rush through! And I too am looking forward to hearing about your time in the sandbox!
Welcome back! I noticed you were quiet a little bit. I’m glad it was something rewarding.
I absolutely love Japan and might be going back this fall on a press junket. I always love seeing photos. We have a special connection with Japan.
I know this feeling you’re talking about. Of being at a point in life where I have gotten more than a few signs to just let life unfold. There’s something brewing. And that’s not my normal mode of operation. I am the over-plan, overthink, find the problem and plow through it to the solution kind of person. lol
My therapist has encouraged me to just let the life I’ve set in motion take care of me. It doesn’t need my micromanaging it every single moment. Take my foot off the gas and let everything unfold. I will know what I need to do when I need to do it.
To quote Indigo Girls, “Seems easier to push van to let go and trust.”
We're in the same bunker for the overplanners and overthinkers. And TBH, it's a challenge staying in the sandbox. There's a huge part of my brain that's like, "Ok, let's sit down, pros and cons, make a decision STAT, and plan it out. Chop, chop!" 😂 (also, it's so nice to hear someone noticed i was quiet! thank you for telling me!)
So agree with the official, intentional “unplug.” And it helps to be in a place that greets you in the present, disinterested in any past baggage. Very liberating!
Yeah, you're right! I think it'd have been a different experience if I were vacationing in, say, NYC, where I used to live. I think there'd be so much of my past self doing a cameo.
Welcome back! So glad you had a chance to gain some perspective in a fascinating place.
Thank you, Carol. It's my first time in Japan and I think I'm going to go back :)
At the risk of mixing metaphors, sounds like you've been restocking the trout pond! Like you, I'm giving myself full permission to just play this summer. Results so far have been... interesting. Looking forward to hearing from you on your time in the sandbox. And, don't rush it, lots of great things can come from just lingering for awhile..
It's funny, I've been playing around with a couple of ideas and one in particular, I keep reminding myself, "you're not 100% committed to this yet; keep playing with it" 😂 I do agree with you though, that allowing ourselves to linger for a while opens up our minds/hearts to so many things we wouldn't have noticed if we'd rush through! And I too am looking forward to hearing about your time in the sandbox!
Welcome back! I noticed you were quiet a little bit. I’m glad it was something rewarding.
I absolutely love Japan and might be going back this fall on a press junket. I always love seeing photos. We have a special connection with Japan.
I know this feeling you’re talking about. Of being at a point in life where I have gotten more than a few signs to just let life unfold. There’s something brewing. And that’s not my normal mode of operation. I am the over-plan, overthink, find the problem and plow through it to the solution kind of person. lol
My therapist has encouraged me to just let the life I’ve set in motion take care of me. It doesn’t need my micromanaging it every single moment. Take my foot off the gas and let everything unfold. I will know what I need to do when I need to do it.
To quote Indigo Girls, “Seems easier to push van to let go and trust.”
I loved your breakfast club quote! Don’t bite me
We're in the same bunker for the overplanners and overthinkers. And TBH, it's a challenge staying in the sandbox. There's a huge part of my brain that's like, "Ok, let's sit down, pros and cons, make a decision STAT, and plan it out. Chop, chop!" 😂 (also, it's so nice to hear someone noticed i was quiet! thank you for telling me!)