A reminder to take a break….

I cannot believe it’s been four months since I last posted. I was aware it’s been some time, though not this amount!

I won’t go into what’s occupied my time and curtailed my posting but suffice to say the last few months have been very full with many people, activities and requirements occupying my orbit and pulling me in multiple directions.

This week I took some days off and have really appreciated the slower pace, change of scenery and alternate perspective this has provided.

This morning I had to go somewhere quite early and was driving as the sun was rising and took in the beautiful sunrise, wonderful colours of the trees and there was no traffic at this time plus amazing classical music was playing. I could feel my smile getting wider and wider and so could my body.

Every so often it is useful to have this reminder of taking a break, stepping into nature (or driving as was my experience this morning) and feeling into the healthy change this delivers through our mind, body, soul and nervous system.

The days are now shorter; however, they still have something to offer and taking a break and time for one’s self is restorative and regenerative and probably other long words with many syllables too!

Next time you are feeling overly stressed or in need of a moment, see if there is a park near you to visit, a garden to step into or some other area of nature / natural space to allow yourself a breather – see what difference this makes.