Showing Up for Yourself, Showing Up for Others

I am just back from 3 weeks in Hawaii where I helped the rest of the family care for my parents who are going through some health issues as they age. It’s heartening to know that if you’re lucky, your parents will live long lives and you can help them navigate through the aging process. It’s also heartening to know that others who have gone through this before you, understand how difficult it can be.

What I found helpful in filling my energy bucket was making yoga a priority everyday, early in the morning. Sure, I could have had an extra hour of sleep but as a wise person once told me - you make time for what’s important.

A bonus was being able to practice outdoors on the sheltered lanai in the natural light and fresh air. Mornings were often punctuated by short bursts of rain, usually followed by a rainbow or two.