Life is a Journey Not A Destination ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.  ~ Tony Robbins
St George's Castle, Lisboa, Portugal, 6/2024 Andrea
 
Life is not about getting to a far-off end goal and then you'll be happy or satisfied.... it's about the journey and being fulfilled while you're living it. In our very busy and distracting world, it can take practice to actually live intentionally in the moment.  To practice staying present requires being mindful and aware of how you show up in any given moment, recognizing your external and internal influencers, having a plan to navigate those distractions and then choosing how you want to show up.  The more aware you are the more choices you have. It's the art of self-mastery; being who you are vs what you are doing defining you.  

The outcome is not the point. It’s the quality of mind that accompanies the work that is of value—the ability to nurture a calm, curious, observant intelligence.  Yoga Sutra 1.12.

As you scurry around packing in the tail end of the summer season and ramping up for what your Fall shift, consider how you approach your days... by default or with intention.

Some simple tips for being present and mindful:

• DO YOGA!  
• Meditate.
• Journal.
• Do one thing at a time with your whole attention.  
• Breathe.

With immense love and gratitude!

Andrea