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 In last week's Wellness Pathway
Click, Bob made mention of the place I refer to as
"the best on earth," the Chautauqua Institution in western New York State (ciweb.org).
At this point, I have been going to Chautauqua each summer for more than half of
my life. It is in this place where each year I rediscover peace of mind,
stillness of spirit, and a joy that comes from having creativity honored.
So, what is it about Chautauqua that gets me in such a state of bliss? The
people? No, I go with my family, who all live within 15 minutes of my home here
in Ohio. Is it the music? No, I am surrounded with musicians all year long. Is
it the intellectual challenge through lecture and discussion each day? No, the
people in my life engage in the same level of intense reflection and debate on a
regular basis.
No, it's not the place that makes me so joyful, it is me. It is the shift in my
perspective each time I walk through the main gate and onto the grounds. I can
literally feel my body allowing itself to relax. My mind releases the To Do
lists, the unresolved issues, and the stressors of home in order to become fully
present to its surroundings.
What a glorious revelation this has been for me! I do not have to settle for a
one-week vacation at Chautauqua. I can have a Chautauqua Summer simply by
intentionally applying the same shifts each day:
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Scheduling time to play and for creative joys
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Being present enough to enjoy things like the variety of colors on a single
flower petal
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Setting non-negotiable boundaries for work time
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Honoring my body with gloriously healthy, fresh food
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Remembering that what is meant to be will come with ease
Make yours a Chautauqua Summer too!
Coaching Inquiries: What do you allow yourself to do while on vacation that you
could bring back with you? In what ways will you renew your spirit today?
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