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I\u2019ve been experiencing a little depression in my energy lately. 
Why?  Cause I\u2019m fucking human!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like most of the rest of the world, we had to cancel vacation plans this year. I was supposed to be writing to you today from a hotel room. We planned a road trip with our wiener dog, Boscoe, to visit family in Colorado, then a couple of National Parks in Utah on the way home.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Google Images: Arches National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I hadn\u2019t realized how much I was looking forward to it!  I kind of used it like a carrot to get through the first part of quarantine.  I told myself, \u201cCome September, I\u2019ll be on the road with my camera at National Parks, visiting family and friends enjoying the scenery and sunshine!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It never dawned on my positive thinking that come September we wouldn\u2019t have controlled the spread of the pandemic yet, like every other country in the world has done.  It\u2019s almost time for the \u201csecond wave\u201d and the United States hasn\u2019t ridden out the first wave! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For over a week after canceling our plans, I found myself unable or unwilling to focus on coaching classes, workshop preparations, marketing promotions, house work, or anything.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I let it all go and just kinda vegged, simply letting the lethargy unfold.\u00a0 I filled my days surfing Booking.com, dreaming of a trip to Croatia sometime post-pandemic.\u00a0 I searched flights for a full seven days before feeling satisfied that I knew where to get the best deal and which days to fly.\u00a0 Then I turned my attention to accommodations and sightseeing.\u00a0 You should SEE the amazing places you can rent in Croatia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Booking.com image<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I had a blast planning that trip.  NO idea when we\u2019ll get to go, but I do know where we are going!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dubrovnik 2017 ~ Cyndi’s Pics<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

So why didn\u2019t I just coach myself back into a better feeling place?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because I needed to feel that disappointment for a minute.  I wasn\u2019t READY yet to get back to feeling good.  I wanted to feel better, but without pretending that my disappointment wasn\u2019t real, or didn\u2019t happen.  Of course it happened!  Challenges come up in life.  It\u2019s an integral part of the human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I didn\u2019t feel the need to rail against it, or beat myself up for not feeling my best.  I just needed some time to process. Some people might call that indulgent. I call it taking mental health days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practicing happiness daily does NOT mean that I suddenly have a magical life without challenges, full of rainbows and unicorns.  It means that when life gets me down, I know it\u2019s part of the process, and I know that I have the tools to get myself back on track.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At a pace of my own choosing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grow on!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

What emotions are you feeling right now?
Which ones do you need time to process?
When are you giving yourself the space to do that?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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