Sunday, February 26, 2012

Belated musings on the homecoming

(written a couple weeks ago)
Home again after many weeks away. Although I wasn't desperate to stop travelling I am happy to be here. And on the final stage of our journey, the drive from Toronto to Ottawa, I found myself really excited for a number of things coming up in the near future: reconnecting with Ottawa friends, watching Leo change and grow and achieve new milestones, and organizing/tidying/purging in our home. 

Cactus garden in Holon, Israel

I hope to maintain that excitement and inspiration as this family once again finds a daily and weekly rhythm. I'm also striving to lighten up on the pressure and expectations I impose on myself (and others, namely my husband). Hmmm, where is the balance in motivating myself to work towards goals while being patient and realistic with my process? 

View over Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

In a recent yoga class, when the instructor asked us to set an intention for the class, I had a realization that my intention is usually to remain grounded. Perhaps I need something a little different now, I thought: inspiration! I don't think it's too late to revisit this idea for this year... I aim to inspire myself and to keep my spirits joyful and uplifted. To enjoy what I have and also to keep my eye on possibility and creativity.

Playa del Coco, Costa Rica

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