My girl Jessa shared this graphic via Shakti via Striking Truths earlier this week:
Reading that, I suddenly realized that this month of May, after my change in routine of a first weekend, I was doing just that.
…Closing the windows of Facebook and Twitter when I needed to buckle down and focus.
…Still reading blogs in my Google Reader but not feeling obligated to ALWAYS click through and leave a comment. (Sorry friends.)
…Not jumping to look at my phone every time that little notification bell went off.
…More pup walks. LOTS of more bike rides. Laying outside and soaking in the sun – iPhone stuffed far away in my purse.
…And I read a book. A real paperback. One you could hold in your hands, not just copy off of an electronic device.
It was all pretty epic. And as I’m a sucker for motivational inspiration, I immediately signed up for Striking Truths‘ daily email blast. Last night, this arrived in my inbox:
This popped up as though perfectly cued after conversations about moving forward while finding balance as a freelance event planner and a yoga teacher in the near future. I can be both of those things and be damn good at both of them – IF and ONLY if I remember to stay present. Awareness is a tricky skill set to master. I’m no guru – nor will I ever be – but it’s quite the journey to attempt to get there.
The quote now keeping me focused:
“When you live for a strong purpose, then hard work isn’t an option. It’s a necessity.” - Steve Pavlina
Sorry May, you’ve been a doozy of a month and it’s time for us to part. June 2012, I’m ready.
I _need_ to disconnect. There is nothing better than turning my phone on silent and just enjoying whatever is going on around me. I am looking forward to summer, where I can detach a bit, get myself together and rededicate myself to things I love, like yoga, and reading and sitting on the porch people watching. No email, texts or twitter staring at me. I feel so much more motivated and refreshed after disconnecting, it really does matter!
Wow, our minds are on the same wavelength. I sort of posted similarly yesterday. About time and priorities. and the importance in stepping back. May was a doozy, June might be too, but I’m ready to face it with a little bit of a different perspective. Less planned, more UNplanned. More downtime whenever I can. Agree, agree, agree!
Girl, you have suuuuch a way with words. And your timing, like my sis said, is impeccable. I’ve been thinking so much about the whole presence thing, about disconnecting more, truly living in the moment and pushing aside all that “stuff” that gets in the way. LOVE this post!!
I am so ready for June and a little disconnecting of my own. We’re definitely on the same page with that!
Love this post. This is definitely a reality for me but you put it into words so well! Cute graphics too!
I walk my poodle in the woods and I was always on the phone – reading texting whatever but then it occurred to me that I was missing moments do now walks are tech free zones
I love this. Totally love this…and I signed up for some Striking Truths in my inbox, too.
I’ve been having a hard time keeping up with everything on Twitter and Facebook, and I feel like I need to keep up MORE! Maybe it’s a good thing I’m able to unplug often. 
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