Jungle Dreams & Daily Squats

                                         All I need to live the Simple Life

Ribbons of pink clouds streak the sky as the sun begins to rise. The vantage point from my lanai looks out over palm trees and thatched roofs. The air is filled with the screech of parrots, howler monkeys, and beautiful bird song - the call of the wild. This scene before me has manifested from the dream I’ve held for many so  years  - to live by the sea in the warmth of the tropics.

Walking the beach at sunset after a dip in the ocean is still surreal to me. The real deal feels different than dreaming the dream. The reality of it now holds all the details of day-to-day life and interactions, bringing fullness to what was once simply a desire.

This week as I pack my bags to journey north to the States, it’s a whole different perspective as I reverse my pattern. Now storing my belongings here in Costa Rica, preparing for a visit rather than a return to California and Montana.

The next two months involves more downsizing as I give up my sweet Tres Casitas home in Nevada City, storing whatever I decide I can’t part with, and then visiting Montana for a month of play.

Come August I’ll return south, calling Costa Rica homebase. The transition is real though still temporary. The future remains a mystery.

What remains certain is my desire to share self-care with you. No matter where I am, there’s always the dedication to movement, meditation, and prayer.

This week I offer you a simple challenge to help with your own strength and stability throughout life’s ever-changing landscape. No matter what transitions you may be experiencing, having a solid foundation in your body will give you the confidence to keep moving forward with grace.