An open window is good medicine.

Last night I slept with the window open and it was delicious. There are few things greater in this life than being able to breathe in clean, crisp Spring air. I’m having a Pollyanna moment and I shall without judgement.

I realized yesterday that I left out a crucial message from my birthday message of being 41 - I by no means look at things with rose colored glasses nor do I subscribe to the notion of toxic positivity (forcing yourself to be happy or positive no matter the circumstance) but rather I made that list of ailments to showcase that 1. my life is far from perfect and just because I’m finally living in my true purpose, I still have shit happening 2. I embrace the shit because without those moments, I wouldn’t be able to enjoy the moments that everything hits right - that there is harmony and balance PLUS most importantly, those list of ailments or perceived “problems” take me out of autopilot and I LOVE THAT.

When the universe sends “problems”, it’s happening FOR us, to stop and look around - something is out of balance and we’re being asked to assess and adjust as needed. Trust this.

I’ve been there, you’ve had a great day or week, everything moved like clockwork and nothing stood in your way. That’s wonderful, and those are the moments of harmony and balance I speak of above. But imagine if you had those for a year straight, it would feel very “Don’t Worry Darling” as if your life was being manipulated without your control. Even worse, there is absolutely not harmony or balance so you check out and go on autopilot, never allowing yourself to feel your feelings.

You may tell yourself you don’t have time - but is that true? What if you gave yourself permission to be 10 minutes late to work - would the company shut down? Would you be written up? If the latter is true, we need to have a bigger conversation about your toxic work environment. What if you said no to one social engagement, would those friends leave your life? If that’s the case, go ahead and decline because those aren’t real relationships.

My point is, give yourself permission to switch off autopilot and check in with yourself - are your problems true problems (basic hierarchal life needs in jeopardy) or are they simply the universe trying to get your attention to take a beat?

Give yourself the pause, the permission - surrender. Check in with your body, breathe - all of the “woo” things but it’s real folks so as long as you do it, I don’t care what you call it.

Also, open a window, it’s pretty delicious.