In the midst of the chaos in the world over the last two months (yes, two months that have actually felt like eternity). Our entire world has been turned upside-down, twisted, convoluted and has become unrecognizable. We have gone a very long time not seeing family, distancing from friends and our normal social network.
We have been forced to slow down.
We have been “given” the opportunity to slow down.
I have always worked, I enjoy my path of helping others heal and find their healing journey. I have not had a lot of time to sit idle during this time of corona, I have continued helping others, as well as trying to find a balance. During this time of completely unsettled feelings my life has changed. My daily routines have become different, home life is different, the simple things we enjoy such as taking a drive and visiting family, all of those things that we enjoy now look completely different.
I went from having alone time, to having a partner that is now home 24/7. Talk about a game changer. Learning how to readjust for me, was a little difficult, but here we are several weeks later, laughing and carrying on.
I have found that my chiropractic practice is a place of comfort, a sense of normal and a place where even though I have not been able to hug every person that walks through my door, my office is a place that people come to, to just feel better and feel better about themselves. I MISS HUGS!
The last 8 weeks have been tough, and while spring is blooming, the grass is turning green and birds are singing, I needed a break to recharge my spirit and my soul...
I had no other plans than to get into a vehicle and be the passenger for a day. To be open to what a day of sunshine and new scenery would bring.
It had been many, many months since I had taken a random adventure. Lester and I dropped off Mike at his meeting, ahh… alone time! FINALLY.
We found a nice hiking trail, we spent some time sitting on rocks, watching the birds, listening to the random, yet deliberate sounds of nature. We found waterfalls, abandoned wells and buildings, then we ended up at a beautiful lake. We hiked up to a glorious sand beach. There, there were a few parents with their children, an older couple holding hands walking the beach, a few boats in the water, as well as a graceful loon and a little family of ducks. It was a perfect place to spend a couple of hours sitting on a rock with my feet in the water, moving my toes in the sand.
There were no face masks, no worry, just people enjoying the sunshine, warm weather and taking time at their leisure.
Lester and I were greeted by a blonde, curly-haired cutie, wearing the most glorious sundress, and leggings pulled up to her knees. She was spending the afternoon with her dad, he was doing a little fishing and kept apologizing for his daughter disturbing us. Honestly, Lester and I did not mind one bit. She was joyful, talkative, strong-willed and rather funny. Within no time I had a new best friend.
We threw rocks in the water, she gave me gifts of leaves she had found, she had me fix her hair (those curls were truly amazing), we splashed in the water, we walked Lester, and we laughed. Her dad was genuinely kind.
I had no expectations, no agenda for the day. I truly, never expected to meet a curly-haired little girl that would be most entertaining.
The highlight of my “mental” health day was saving a beach Barbie who was being forced off the beach to swim, from drowning. I saved beach Barbie too many times to count. I spent the afternoon with a little girl that made my heart skip a few beats. There is nothing more pure, more raw than spending time with kids.
Her dad thanked me many times, and when they packed up to leave she looked at her dad and asked if she could hug me bye. He said, YES. THAT WAS THE BEST HUG EVER.
Lester and I had a grand afternoon. We were both tired and our hearts were full.
I needed to recharge, I needed to reconnect, I needed to save Barbie, but in hindsight, the change of the scenery for this one afternoon with the help of a three year old, I saved myself.
In times of uncertainty that can cause great stress, it is important to check-in. Remember to check-in with yourself. Re-set, Re-chare, Re-establish your priorities and give yourself time and space to heal.
Maybe just go get a Barbie and pitch her into a lake and save her ass, it can be life changing.
All My Best.