Go Analog Again

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