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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Getting Away
I went away for a weekend recently, and my blackberry stopped receiving emails the minute I arrived at my destination. I knew immediately that it was happening for a reason, and after a few minutes of frustration, I decided just to let it go. Something was telling me to truly get away, forget the details of home, and just be in the moment. This weekend, the universe was forcing me to step outside my daily routine, and from this experience, I have listed three top reasons I think it is important to get away:
1. Getting Some Distance From Your Life. I continually try to convince myself that I am able to see the bigger picture even when I have a constant feed of reminders of home no matter where I am. Fortunately, I also know better than that, in that each email takes me to a place other than where I am at the moment. Sometimes we are too close to our daily chores to see the bigger picture and the bigger priorities. Are we headed in the right direction for us from a strategic level? Or are we caught up in the day-to-day that doesn't let us stop to think if this is truly the direction in which we need to be heading? Let your blackberry stop working sometimes and see if it changes your perspective.
2. Getting Support from Those Who Know and Love Us. When we get away, it is often to see family, and this I enthusiastically endorse. Recently, I visited my parents in Prague for the weekend. We spent long lunches, walks, and coffees plotting the next steps in life and exchanging feedback. I am passionate about discussing plans with our parents because they have our best interests at heart, plus they know us very well. My parents have often been able to help me see where my skills are, where I can apply them best, and when I may need help. For example, both my parents know my passion for an international life and people. They have always encouraged me to explore, do, and go. When I told them I wanted to move to Switzerland for a new job, they were supportive 100% of the way, and I have never once doubted this decision. Next, they told me they could help in decorating my apartment and choosing my clothes. They know this is not my strong suit, nor a strong priority of mine. With their support, I was able to make the whole picture come together.
3. Comparing Notes with Someone in Our Field, But in a Different Culture. When I was in Prague, I also sneaked away for an afternoon to take a private yoga lesson with a teacher I really enjoy. Not only did she extend and challenge my physical practice in ways that I normally don't include in my daily routine, but we also compared notes on the similarities of being a full-time yoga teacher. She too was struggling with the concept of how to find balance with life outside the studio. I felt it refreshing to hear a similar perspective from someone who had the same job that I did in LA, 6000 miles away. It confirmed my decision to continue to find a balance between life in the studio and life in the office.
Below are a few pictures of my visit to Prague to see my Mom and Step-Dad. When I sometimes get caught up in the daily challenges of life, I look at these pictures and remember how important it is to get away. I think of what perspectives I learned, I remember the importance of spending time with those we love, and the value in finding new conversation partners. I know those times will soon come again, and this time, I will consciously turn off my blackberry. I will not need to wait for the universe to tell me to do so via T-Mobile.
For the collage of pictures, click: http://gallery.me.com/ivonburg#100024
Posted by Ingrid on 10/20 at 11:58 PM
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