I am not a human DOing I am a human BEing.

Good afternoon! I am writing you from Tahiti...haha just kidding! But the picture on the right acts as a reminder. How many things have you DONE today? How much have you ACCOMPLISHED? How many thoughts have gone through your mind causing you to feel uneasy or impatient? Considering that my answer to these questions is more than the amount of curse words in Eminem's latest albums, I think its time to relax for a moment. Oftentimes, we feel such an urgency to DO DO DO. In exchange, we feel run down, disconnected and stressed. We forget to just be. Give yourself the challenge in this very moment to do nothing, think about nothing and just sit with yourself. Completely terrifying right?! I know! But its a practice and leads to more happiness and sense of calm than anything else. The antsy-ness that consumes us is entire mind-made. Yes, there are often things we must do, errands we must run, responsibilities of this sort. But the way in which we approach these tasks is a choice we get to make in every moment. You are going to have to fulfill these tasks whether you suffer or not, so why not do it with a smile and a light heart. In my experience, we are so attached to having something to do that having nothing to do seems horrific. And at the dismay of many of us, summer leaves us much time where there is nothing to do. Stay busy with things that interest you but remember to take time in the day to just be. just be. just be, and enjoy life. Here are some things I do that help me slow down and enjoy the present moment when I feel like I need to DO something.

1) I make a list of the 10 things Im grateful for. This helps me stay grounded.

2) I take a walk around the block. I watch my breathing. I take in the sun. I feel the calmness of the air enter into my body.

3) I take 10 deep breaths. I let my lungs expand and further accept what is. I am in this moment, and I am okay and filled with joy and light.

So whenever you are doing anything that is causing you stress or overwhelm remember you have a choice. Take life lightly, and do things with ease. Use the above tips to slow down and be fully in the Now. You'll be surprised at how much more you enjoy whats in front of you.

Hope you all aren't baking in the sun

With much love

xo

Enlightment demands that you take responsibility for your way of life. It is that quiet acceptant of what is. All you get is today, and next week maybe. But today for sure. Live and let live, and let go.