When I hit my forties, I blamed being tired all the time on my age, my stressful job, being an unpaid Uber driver for my children, and endless loads of laundry. No matter how many Saturday mornings I slept in or afternoon naps I took, my energy level didn’t increase. Not long ago I ran across a saying by Brooke Hampton that was an absolute “ah ha” moment for me:
“No, we don’t need more sleep.
It’s our souls that are tired, not our bodies.
We need nature. We need magic. We need adventure.
We need freedom. We need truth. We need stillness.
We don’t need more sleep, we need to wake up and live.”
This is the explanation I’ve been seeking. My soul is tired. My cup is empty. My days are predictable. I need to wake up my carefree, spontaneous spirit. Find my joy. So, I’ve started cross country skiing again, hiking, cooking healthy meals, and remembering what makes me unique. My mission is to find balance and clarity--find myself again--AWAKEN to the beauty and wonder nature, self-empowerment, and healthy eating can provide. Here’s to a new beginning. Here’s to rediscovering my magic. Here’s to what is bound to be an amazing adventure!
