What has having a 3-month-old taught me? Aside from the fact that my "monthly" newsletter has turned into a quarterly newsletter, it has reminded me of and reinforced the concept of "taking one day at a time." For better or for worse, being in the moment has been my world lately, both personally and professionally.
Now that I am a dad, I truly get why parents say, "They grow up so fast," because, well damn, they do. Ellie is so big now, and barely a day goes by when she doesn't do something she didn't do the day before. You blink, and you miss a milestone. Obviously, at three months, these babies are rapidly developing, so it's a bit accelerated, but it's been a great reminder to be around and to be present. On the other hand, there are days and nights of not sleeping when having a 3-month-old is very challenging. Even during those times, I have to remember, it's temporary. “It soon shall pass” is not a terrible message for all of us at the end of the day. We are all on this floating rock for a brief period, so it begs to enjoy the ride.
Professionally, most of you are already aware of my new working schedule (Tuesdays and Thursdays only). Part of that has been to be around for my family in the short term, but the other variable is that VeraVia is reopening at our own property in Valley Center. We left the Park Hyatt in February, and after searching for the right spot and some major renovation, we should be ready to open in early December. Anyone interested in checking out photos of the new property, visit www.veraviafit.com. And if any of you are looking for a retreat-based recharge in December, we are offering some great "reopening" deals.
Work is necessary for most of us and an important part of our lives. I'm lucky that I enjoy my work. However, I still need to frequently practice giving work the energy it deserves while keeping boundaries for maintaining a healthy balance. Some days, I succeed, others less so, but I take the days one at a time. The subject line for this email "Recalibration" made sense to me today since I'm still figuring this one out–hence the late newsletter.
Everyone's lives have moments big and small, long and short, where recalibration is necessary. Life begs us to be mindful of these times, to show ourselves some patience, and spend a moment reflecting on how to find a new norm. I find reconnecting with simple habits (walking, exercising, meal prep, meditation, shit–even drinking more water instead of more coffee) can be a catalyst for this. Today, I exercised and went for a walk. Coffee might have to wait till tomorrow.
What resets you?
