Week in Review

Au Revoir, 2016 Tranquility du Jour #387: Communicati...

Week in Review

Happy 2017! We did it. We survived 2016. It’s a brand new year and a daily—actually moment-to-moment—chance to begin again. While I’m still sussing out the vibe of the new year, I’m enjoying the rhythm so far. Probably because it started with a toast of bubbly at midnight followed by a few days in New York doing yoga and noshing on vegan food with friends.

Upon return to DC Tuesday night, I settled in front of the computer and gathered my Daybook to organize the week. I set my MITs (most important tasks), outlined my projects (various hats: studio, therapist, writing, clothing line, etc.), and listed my to-dos. This is usually a Sunday night task, but I left it all at home so that I could enjoy a few days sans planning in New York.

This week I collaborated with clients, took two 2.5-hour Jivamukti yoga classes, reconnected with friends from Montreal, had tea and discussed writing goals with a friend, got my various licensing numbers, did product inventory (books, clothing, CDs) for my accountant, penned and mailed thank yous, browsed Barnes & Noble and Strand bookstores, signed up for a 10-day detox starting January 23, chatted with a University of Tennessee’s Veterinary Social Work staff member about next steps for my certificate, penned a piece for the January Tranquil Space newsletter, met with a friend for lunch, penned my writing goals, saw Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) at The Kennedy Center, saw Manchester by the Sea, hosted a Facebook Live event, hosted a min-retreat at Tranquil Space, enjoyed Amtrak travel to and from New York, and soaked up the sun while sitting outside for brunch on New Year’s Day with Tim and Belle.

While browsing journals in Barnes & Noble, I came across this one with an Oscar Wilde quote, “With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?” After reading through my 2017 dreams, I came up with freedom as my word of the year. Coming across this journal seemed synchronistic. Although I didn’t buy it (I have so many beautiful blank ones awaiting attention), its message speaks volumes.

What would it take to appreciate more of our lives? Today I’m practicing by watching the snow fall. Bisous. x

Pics in Review

Belle on Amtrak
Morning yoga with a space heater
New Year’s Eve at The Kennedy Center
New Year’s Eve toast
Union Station
A quote to inspire
An ad that won my heart
My beloveds

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