inspiration. balance.

sometimes its easy to get caught up in cumbersome things of life.
but the cool thing... its also easy to snap out of it. and remind myself of how much dang good there is.


I wasn't feeling particularly inspired this weekend. Or passionate. Or.. I dunno anything extra special. And I spend A LOT of time feeling lots of things extra special.. so I felt a little off.  Not that it wasn't a good weekend, it was great. I just needed a little hey, life is SO much more than just life.


I had good conversations this weekend, with great people. Danced and laughed and relaxed. Saw my brother. Went for a run with the leaves falling around me and relished in the idea that its turning into fall right before my eyes and I love the way that it feels. Oh fall, so cozy, so wonderful, so much different than the week long falls of home, but definitely missing out on the aspens. It was all good. And I felt it all, but I guess I took the weekend to kinda go into that I don't really think about things kinda mode.


But that planned Sunday afternoon call.  The nerves and trying to prepare before hand. The reminder of how much I love that part of my life.  The conversation that sparked all the passion and love and gratitude for being a part of it.. it woke me right back up.  It was my interview for Young RYLA head JC. Something that in all honesty has not been at the forefront of my brain the last two weeks while I've been here. I've thought about it but I've also thought about Africa and SCCAP and this life.  And talking to Junior about RYLA and all we could do with it reminded me of how dang cool it is. And as RYLA head JC I will be doing the exact opposite of missing out, and if I don't get it, I will find another way to put it all into life. And Im so at peace with either way that it works out. And hope so much to get it so I could put all my love and time and energy into something that has given me so much, but its also not gonna kill me if I don't get it. And thats exactly where I want to be.


This place is SO good. SO inspirational. So full of extra specialness. And I love when I have moments of oh yeah, I LOVE IT HERE and have not a reason in the world to let my inspiration and motivation and excitement slip. Its just too good.


Tomorrow is Jack Johnson, and then first day of Arrupe, and then LUCHA orientation and department meeting and then the week is over again. Time is such a crazy thing, that can slip away so easily if you don't stop and think sometimes.  And the busy days, the logistics, the stress, the constant running, its easy to get lost in. But then I open my eyes and my heart and my mind and see all the extra there is to get caught up in. And its all about the balance. And that was my problem this weekend I was just a little off balance.


Its about remembering to take care of all parts of you. Of the you things that make you feel good, of the friend things that make you feel good, the homework and work and responsibilities that you signed up for for a reason, and a little bit of down time to keep it all in perspective.  Here we go week three, I'm ready now. Sorry I was a little behind :)


Its about pushing the limits, and stepping out of your comfort zone. And sometimes, staying in it too :)
Good night world. Happy Tuesday
XOXOXO