Coming off of a wonderful spring break trip to Puerto Rico with 2 of my room mates and one other friend. Some of the highlights that I don't want to forget:
- salsa dancing in San Juan with Mexican boys until 6am
- listening to wonderful live music on the beach and at the conservatory
- learning how to surf
- hiking in the rainforest
- kayaking at night in a bioluminescent lagoon
Much needed fun and change of scenery was had, and now I am just going to spend the rest of the weekend recovering and preparing for a productive and happy remainder of the spring and this school year.
I've seen myself demonstrate more courage this month, through the new things I have tried and picked up and uncertainties I've endured and seen through. But I think one of the biggest revelations I've had while focusing on courage has been to be flexible, be malleable, and allow myself to learn with the in's and out's of each day. There's something valuable to be gained in each interaction, each exchange and experience and by having the courage to confront those moments with openness is a fundamental step towards self-trust and contentment, I think.
It is not easy to continue to balance integrity, respect and courage so as this year charges forward I need to continue to check in with those other priorities, those other aspects that I have been in the process of grooming. Also, maintaining patience and compassion in all that I do, speak, think and act on. (maybe those strands will come later this year....??) Imagining myself sort of as a totem that is building upwards, towards the sky, ordering my carvings or figures interchangeably as they become necessary or more important to access.
Super grateful for safety, for a comfortable house and amenities, good friends and room mates, the confidence to try new things, to speak Spanish!, the means to be able to travel and have time off from my job.
More for April tomorrow...
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