This weekend was really the first chance to step away from my life that I've had in awhile. Jason and I had some great conversations and I had some important realizations. A few of these are:
- We have to step away more often than we do. A couple's weekend once every 13 or 14 years is not okay. We have time at home sans kids, but that's not the same. We need to get away from our daily responsibilities more frequently. This may mean changing the way I practice or having a different sort of practice, but I will run myself into the ground if I put myself and my marriage last all the time.
- I have to take more time for self-care. My hours are varied, but they can be long and physical. The stress to my body is apparent, and it's not going to get any better if I don't compensate with regular massage and chiropractic care and attention to exercise and nutrition.
- I have to remember to find the joy with the boys. I spend so much of my time as the taskmaster, barking and nagging. It's not fun, and it's easy to forget where the focus needs to remain. I am growing men, here.
- Our family goal should be finding a place to go and unwind. Santa Fe was lovely, and amazing, but stepping away to decompress can be done a lot cheaper and a lot closer to home.
I had some other realizations that I can't share here, but suffice it to say that the simple act of stepping back gave me some much needed perspective.
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