A Day In The Sun

Today was a beautiful day I was able to spend with my fiance and some friends at a very secluded spot on the Big Island. It's amazing how there are places here where you can still go and feel like you are the only one on the island. No one was in sight. We hiked down a muddy road for about 5-10 minutes. There were overgrown trees that created a canopy on our trail, and as we looked around there was nothing but lush forest. We continued down this road until the trees opened up and we came to lava and ocean! It was so beautiful: beautiful blue skies overlooking the pali (cliff) that dropped into the ocean, and when you looked side to side there was nothing but coastline and pūhala (pandanus).

Directly in front of us was a small pool of ocean water but instead of venturing into the ocean here we decided to take another short walk along the rocky lava to our destination. Now let me tell you, this rocky coastline is not your typical rock- it's the SHARP rock that you really want to be careful when walking on. So here I am with the thinnist slippers I have! I totally forgot to pack some hiking shoes! I was imagining the points in my feet getting natural acupuncture.

When we arrived at the bigger swimming pool it was beautiful. The water had gathered above the pali due to the waves splashing up on the rocks and yes the sound of the waves hitting the side of the pali was a roaring crash. Very loud. So we swam and fished and had a wonderful time. The water was sparkling and the sun kissed our skin.

Now that I'm back home in my house I wonder if sometimes people get carried away with work and other menial tasks that suck out our energy? It is very important to take time out for yourself- to LET GO and enjoy the moment. You need that break in order to recharge and get your energy back. I realize that the way I am able to "recharge" myself is by going to the ocean. I let go of my never-ending tasks and say, "Today is a day to not worry about anything. My work will be there when I get back." I then give myself permission to have fun and soak up the sun!

I really want you to ask yourself how you recharge. How do you get your energy back? Do you ever let yourself LET GO and enjoy at least 1 full day- without worrying about tasks and things to do? I guarantee you'll still have just as much things to do as if you had worked crazy-hard non-stop, so you might as well give yourself a day---FOR YOU--- to remember what life is really all about.