I'm relaxed, well rested, and have a new frame of mind (at least for a while). There is nothing like a vacation to melt the edge and soften the shoulders. I highly recommend it.
The Ocean, the salt water smell, the warmth of the sun, the healing calm of the waves against the shore, the ease of people, the smile on ones face; all gifts from the POV of a relaxed mind when away. It's quite remarkable.
It's always my intent to be like this from this day forward upon returning from a holiday. I figure once I've experienced the feeling of pure relaxation I can maintain it in my daily life. And yet, I do find myself settling into my familiar habits of excitable frenzy. Although, this time I laughed out loud when I noticed my old habits creeping in. I quickly bounded to a happier place. "Think Ocean, sun, happiness," I repeated to myself. Ahhhhh, I'm there.
I'm returning to my magical holiday place in 6 months (or at least that's the plan), so until then I'm going to strive to maintain my "happy thoughts" in the hope that my "holiday transition" will immediately be there when I get off the plane so as to not have the need for any chill down phase. I think, I think, I think I can do it.
Here's to your magical holiday place and the hope that you can get there as fast as possible - if only in your mind (for now).
There's a lot to be said for having a fresh and open imagination.
Mahalo for listening.
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excitable frenzy....love that description - ha! Glad you had a good vacation...it sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe best "souvenir" we can ever bring back from vacation is the peaceful attitude we experienced. Keep up the good job of making that a part of your everyday - you are right, it's all mental.
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