Living my passion.
This weekend I was spending time with a friend of mine up at Whistler to go downhill skiing. I have gone downhill skiing every winter now for the last 18 years. This year my husband and I got divorced, so all of a sudden I need to find new people to ski with. This weekend I spent it with a girlfriend that I have had for 22 years.
Living with my friend for the weekend allowed me to get reconnected with her and find out what is going on in her life. Both the good and the bad, if there is good and bad, it might just be what is so in the evolution of our life.
On Saturday we had a spectacular day downhill skiing. There was fresh snow on Friday, the sun was glistening off the mountain peaks that surrounded us in a 360 degree panoramic view from the mountain top.
This was my first day downhill skiing of the year so my legs were in no shape for a second round on Sunday. Instead we went cross country skiing. I have not been cross country skiing in about 8 years. When we got out on the trails, there was tranquility and peace. We crossed several small bridges over creaks. Snow was piled on top of the rocks in the steam with water rushing its way to the river in the valley. Peace and tranquility filled my heart with an over whelming sense of joy. I had forgoten how much I loved cross country skiing.
What is something that you use to love to do and have not done for a long time? What about looking up an old friend or maybe calling a new one and becoming reacquainted with something that use to bring you joy?
Setting aside the things that our mind makes up as must do’s and getting out to enjoy something that we love is what creates life balance.
I think dancing is next for me.
Jacque
