 Dear Friends,
Cultivating carefree in our lives doesn’t have to be big and transformative, it can be small and every day. The little things matter, they add up, they make a difference. This week, cultivating carefree for me looked like getting a couple of bird feeders so my cat and I could sit and watch the birds in the front and the back of the house. Cultivating carefree meant intentionally going for a walk in the woods with a friend, and exploring an art museum with my son. It was purposefully sitting and watching the sunset one night. Cultivating carefree looked like cleaning my house so I could sit and relax without thinking I needed to do something. It meant making enough food so I’d have leftovers and therefore wouldn’t have to think about food very much this week while still feeding myself well. None of those cultivations solved anything that is going on in the world right now…and, my friends, the anxiety surrounding us is real and oppressive…and for many directly affects lives. And yet, while those cultivations may not solve anything that is going on in the world, I do think they allow us as individuals to show up for ourselves, those around us, and the world at large in a fuller and healthier way…and it’s really important to show up for ourselves, those around us and the world right now. My dear friend, I hope, this week, you can be a little more intentional about finding ways to bring joy to your life, cultivating a bit more carefree along the way. Have an amazing week, my friend. Love Krista
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 Dear Friends,
This past week I had the deep privilege of leading a retreat to the beautiful Costa Rica for a week. It was a fabulous week of connection, adventure, rest, yoga and movement, fantastic food that appeared magically and just plain fun. Mid-week, as I was floating in the pool with a few other ladies, one of my retreat goers said this week was the most carefree she thinks she’s been since she was a child. That statement has been turning over in my mind ever since. Obviously we can’t live in a state of carefree all the time, we have responsibilities and daily tasks that have to get done. We have a life that has to be lived. We have to feed and clothe ourselves and those with whom we’re responsible for. But, my friend, I think there is a deep benefit in finding spaces of carefree…and I wonder how it might feel in our minds and our bodies if we spent a little more time stepping away and cultivating carefree spaces even in the midst of our very real responsibilities. I do think that, while it might help, we don’t have to exit our lives to cultivate carefree spaces. I think we can cultivate those spaces of carefree while living in the here and now, even in the midst of times that feel overwhelming and stressful. I hope, this week, that you are able to find a little more carefree in your own life, my friend. Love Krista  Dear Friends,
Back in 2017 some dear friends and my family made the trek to North Carolina to watch the total solar eclipse. It was a wonderful time, connecting with some who were close, and getting to know others with whom we didn’t know quite as well. The cabin I rented us butted up to a river nestled at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains. This cabin, while adorable, was also a bit quirky in its set-up…with no internet or cell service to be had. We had a great deal of fun playing games, cooking, floating down the river during the days we were there before the eclipse, we were able to witness an epic total solar eclipse that got all of us fairly "eclipse addicted" and then after the eclipse we went our separate ways and headed back to our lives. One of my friends really took that “forced analog” time to heart though. She noticed how much better it felt in her body and her mind to be disconnected from the fast-paced news cycle that is a constant in our world and especially in our region, and she chose to continue that disconnect, to a lesser degree, when she came back to her everyday life. And my friends, if asked she would be the first to tell you that she has been happier since because of that change. I think there’s a way we can both stay informed and show up, while also not allowing the information, stress and anxiety to be a constant in our lives, and allowing ourselves to step away and get some relief. I hope you have an amazing week, my friends. Love Krista  Dear Friends,
What do we do when we’re living in the midst of stress and anxiety? How do we allow ourselves to regulate? I don’t know about you, but I’ve personally had a hard time decoupling from the intensity of this space and time. I find myself anxious and overwhelmed on the regular and emotional regulation has been hard to come by. A few days ago I stepped outside to take the trash out, and stumbled upon a glorious sunset. Instead of going back inside, I decided to take a walk right then and there, go analog for a bit, enjoy the rest of the sunset, and find a little time and space outdoors. We are not meant to be surrounded by information constantly. Our bodies need time to regulate, to process, to allow our nervous systems to calm so we can continue showing up for ourselves and those around us. Because, at the end of the day, it’s absolutely important to keep showing up for ourselves and those around us. This coming week I’m taking a group on a retreat to Costa Rica, where I’m hopeful we can all take a little time off and recharge so that when we get home we can continue to show up for those who need us. My friends, if you’re having a hard time regulating this week, I hope you can find some time to go analog for a bit, to move your body in a way that feels good and nourishing, and to breathe a little deeper. I hope you find amazing in your week ahead. Love Krista |
Hi, I'm Krista!Krista Mason is a movement instructor based in Washington DC. She founded an online strength, yoga and movement studio, teaches group classes, hosts both local and overseas retreats, hangs out with private clients, and absolutely loves the work she gets to do. Archives
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