Santa Monica Beach

Given the current state of affairs, most of us are forced to face some very new concepts. The one I’d like to address today is time. For as long as I can remember, I have not had the opportunity - dare I say, luxury - of embracing idle time. Yes, when we are on a planned vacation, idle time is built in, but for the first time ever, this time is unplanned and its end uncertain.

Although much of this seems may feel a bit like a scene in a sci-fi movie and out of our control, we can choose to see differently.

We have the authority to choose the narrative. How about a scene in which this time is a window of opportunity? A necessary gift unfolding perfectly to reposition the way we are collectively behaving in this world.

Deep Health is especially significant now. The focus on strengthening our commitment to all things that move us in the direction of health and wellness - Movement, feeding our bodies wholesome, nutritious foods, keeping stress at bay through conscious relaxation and meditation, prioritizing and non-negotiably protecting our sleep and surrounding ourselves with people who nourish our souls, laugh with us and hold space for us to be exactly who we are.

So, with this perspective, we can acknowledge the grim and the fear, and then set it aside and make room for positive change.

How are you evolving with this life change?

With the mornings now free of a school schedule, my daughter and I have made a commitment to go out for a morning run every morning. Without a gym to visit, movement creativity is at its peak with at home training, mobility, yoga, and breath work and we have been carving out time for evening Savasana, Yoga Nidra and Courageous ball sessions.

I have been experimenting wildly with new recipe ideas using what we have in the pantry and freezer.

I have been sharing a glass of wine with a friend in the evenings as well - virtually and we have a FaceTime dinner party planned with some family this weekend. North Carolina, California and New York will all be there.

On that note, would you like to cook together? I am getting ready for some Zoom cooking lessons. I will announce what we will be cooking a day or two in advance so you can gather provisions, and through Zoom show you how to put everything together.

If you are interested, send me a message! Let me know what you may enjoy learning how to cook and what time frame would be best for you. Be sure to include your time zone.

Would you be interested in 20-30 minute morning Zoom immune boosting, stress relieving breath work sessions? Let us know.

These sessions will be offered on a donation basis.