Ah, our hero is back from her hiatus! A hiatus that I am sure you haven’t noticed, a hiatus that is always unplanned, and a hiatus that has been recurring in 2023.
Don’t get me wrong, 2023 has been full of inspiration, lessons, and thoughts. But my brain has changed a bit. I noticed it first in California, on a work trip, and headed for a walk on the beach. You may definitely say that I’m a dreamer, and I’m certain that I’m not the only one. I get caught up in fantasies and dreams, that I can be in a trance for hours.
Whenever I get to travel to California for work, I feel so expansive. A job I adore that allows me to travel to one of my favorite places is such a blessing. I would wake up and pace back and forth along the shore for hours, dreaming about all I could accomplish in my career at my job, and in my business, fantasizing about future “success”.
The last few visits I’ve noticed a shift, where I’d rather just savor the moment that’s in front of my eyes. Instead of meditating in the waves envisioning my bank account growing, I stood in the waves and thought about how they sounded. How it smelled. How I hate being cold but somehow standing in the water feels amazing. How I was just so happy to be there. So grateful. What a life!
I’ve found myself spending mornings back at home listening to the birds and enjoying the warm weather before the death of winter, no book, journal, or recorded meditation necessary. (I guess it’s my form of meditation?)
Instead of daydreaming 24/7, I have been savoring the present moment. Instead of daydreaming, savoring the present has allowed for ideas (revolutions even?) to suddenly enter my brain, and I think to myself, “ahhh, this is creativity.” Sometimes I’m even blessed with a few hours in a flow state as a reward for living in the now.
Balance is the obvious answer. If you’re an obnoxious “realist” who struggles with finding a little magic throughout the day, you could incorporate some daydreaming into your life.
So here’s the thing, you should never stop dreaming. But lately nothing feels dreamier than now!
Happy Monday loves! xx