The beach, Lake Michigan here. I always tend to go there no matter the season when I’m sad, overwhelmed, or just in need of peace. There are some spots especially in the off season where you can sit and just be without a lot of people around. I used to take my dog there and we would walk and walk and walk. I went there when I was first trying to get sober and when I found out my dog had cancer. It’s definitely my place of connection to something.
Sounds like there’s a strong connection there. What specifically do you enjoy there? Is the water, air, openness, trees…I’m curious what’s there that you most connect with?
I do love the water, but I feel connected there even when it’s too cold to go near the water. I would say the air and openness. I love sitting on a sand dune and feeling the breeze. It’s like I’m alone but not alone.
If you asked me this question just last week, I’d have had a hard time answering it, but this week, I started going to yoga several times on a beginners week deal (after going with my wife for the first time a few weeks back) and I’m loving it. Its the closest I’ve come in recent memory to feeling comfortable and connected any where. Going again tonight and letting go of the things that don’t serve me, for an hour at least, and hopefully longer.
The beach, Lake Michigan here. I always tend to go there no matter the season when I’m sad, overwhelmed, or just in need of peace. There are some spots especially in the off season where you can sit and just be without a lot of people around. I used to take my dog there and we would walk and walk and walk. I went there when I was first trying to get sober and when I found out my dog had cancer. It’s definitely my place of connection to something.
Sounds like there’s a strong connection there. What specifically do you enjoy there? Is the water, air, openness, trees…I’m curious what’s there that you most connect with?
I do love the water, but I feel connected there even when it’s too cold to go near the water. I would say the air and openness. I love sitting on a sand dune and feeling the breeze. It’s like I’m alone but not alone.
If you asked me this question just last week, I’d have had a hard time answering it, but this week, I started going to yoga several times on a beginners week deal (after going with my wife for the first time a few weeks back) and I’m loving it. Its the closest I’ve come in recent memory to feeling comfortable and connected any where. Going again tonight and letting go of the things that don’t serve me, for an hour at least, and hopefully longer.
Awesome!