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An early spring day at the Occoquan Reservoir

Balance.

If I’ve learned anything in the past year, it’s that running around doing work all the time is not conducive to having a clear, creative mind. When I have a To-Do list a mile long, there’s little chance of me creating new, interesting work. My mind just isn’t in it.

So, how does one deal with the pressures of life and still produce good work? I’m not really sure, but my current game-plan is to find balance on a daily basis. Some ways I’ve been doing this is getting up a little earlier to practice yoga and meditate in the morning, playing with my dogs when I get home, and leaving time before bed to read my book. Today I explored a new park with David and the two pups, which is where I took the photo above. It has helped. Tremendously. It sounds so simple, but finding time in your day to clear your mind is difficult, at least for me. But it seems to be necessary in order to approach your work life with fresh ideas and positive energy…

I’m always up for suggestions, what do you do to balance work and life??

Aiyana from the Shiva Shakti School of Yoga

My number one reason for going to Mexico last week was for a yoga retreat with my dear friends and yoga instructors, Aiyana and Krishna. It was their first organized retreat and it was wonderful in every way. We learned about the history and spirituality of yoga and practiced meditation, chanting and the asanas (the physical part that many of us do in classes across the country).  It was nice to take time away for the hectic lives that we all lead in order to rejuvenate the soul. I know came home with a new outlook and understanding of my life and the people in it.

If you’re interested in attending a retreat or a teacher training, check out the Shiva Shakti School of Yoga website. It looks like their next one is in Costa Rica in October!

Sunrise meditation on the beach

Sunrise meditation on the beach

Krishna playing the drum for our morning chanting

Aiyana posing in Warrior II at sunset

Yogis and Yoginis of the Retreat