happy.
Friday through Monday I was at a yoga meditation retreat here in Boise (I stayed at the retreat center, though). It was a lovely gift to myself. The schedule was 7-8 chanting and breathwork, then breakfast; 9:30-12 yoga and iRest meditation; lunch; 3:30-6 various yoga and meditation practices; dinner; 7:30-9 chanting one night, poetry the other. The retreat was mostly silent (except for the teacher, of course) which was delightfully restful. I loved the yoga and meditation, but even more than that, I loved having the space and time to rest and think and be. I spent a lot of time napping (a lot of time) and listening to my audiobook (nothing spiritual, mind you) and going for long walks. Oh, and having delicious healthy meals prepared for me, with no dishes and no chores to do is wonderful. I brushed my teeth after every meal. Did I mention I napped? And I slept so well at night. The retreat center had a pond, and the birds and frogs were loud, which was wonderful.
Now I'm back at work, doing an overnight shift, and it's OK. Better than that.
Now I'm back at work, doing an overnight shift, and it's OK. Better than that.