Housesitting Staycation

This summer I got to "go away" for a week, well eight days actually! ALONE! Yes, you read that correctly. It was a divine gift from the universe and my besties, mother, and husband. The besties needed someone to dogsit/housesit, my mother offered to come and watch my kids so I could do it, and my husband was all for it! So there was no way I could say no. With everyone on board, everyone except the baby who did not understand why I was leaving with so much stuff and not him in tow, I packed the car and was off on the long five-minute drive to peaceful bliss.

I arrived with so much stuff I clearly overpacked. But I was not going home for anything. I unpacked and settled in and had no idea what to do! I found myself unsure and needing to make a plan. This inner dialogue stopped when I yelled "No planning, just DO!" This week was about healing and relaxing, growth, and going home at the end ready for the next phase of my life. No pressure. So I embraced going with the flow and did just that.

I swam every morning, which was glorious. Warm water and a gentle cool breeze while reading the most amazing book, uninterrupted, was such a peaceful start to my days. I was greeted by two dragonflies in the mornings which, for me, was a sign that I was preparing for a new journey. And can we talk about how great my hair was, air-dried after a saltwater swim!

Night Swimming!

I ate when I was hungry, cooked meals I was excited about, watched movies I hadn't seen in years, napped, took a trip with a friend, carved out some one on one time with each kiddo, and even finished a puzzle! It was amazing.

I was very intentional about the spiritual work I did. I performed a full moon ritual to let go of much need baggage. Finished a book (with chapters), that made such an impact on me and the healing I was doing, I can not wait to share it with you (stay tuned as it will get its own post). I also finished my journal, which was so poignant. Doing so much personal work and then starting a new journal when I got home was like a restart.

When I got home I was ready to fully dive into the creation of The Sacred Sunflower. I knew I had done some powerful work because things were just flowing as I worked. Writing just fell out of my pen, readings flowed with ease, and I had a strong sense that I knew this was exactly what I was meant to be doing. It got to the point where new ideas were coming daily, quicker than I could create them. This trip was just what I had hoped for, a kickstart into the adventure that was waiting for me.

Now to address what those of you who know me are thinking...Dog sit? Yes, it's true I am not a dog lover, but I can be persuaded to care for, play with, and even baby talk some pups if it means a whole house to myself. I actually had fun with them. We played and bonded. They even sat outside the bathroom door every time I went in, just to make sure I was ok.

What a glorious gift that week was. I had no idea how badly I needed a rest from my day-to-day life. As a wife and mother, I don't put myself first, but I certainly need to!