I’m fresh off my annual jaunt to Kripalu and still riding high.

I’ve been going faithfully for about thirteen years now, and I can’t stress how much I value this quiet time alone.

Here’s a few things I didn’t do this time….

• I didn’t check in on FaceBook.
• I didn’t look at my email or surf online very often (just a few times!).
• I didn’t try to attend every single workshop, even though they’re all wonderful and I love to do them all.
• I didn’t go to yoga on the last morning.  I’m not sure I ever missed a yoga class while at Kripalu, but the last morning my body and soul wanted to stay in bed.  And so I did.
• I didn’t photograph my food.
• I didn’t make conversation with anyone during meal time.  Eating in silence is a big switch for me.
• I didn’t care that I fell asleep in the lounge, twice.  Naps are good.
• I didn’t think twice about treating myself to a wonderful Aryuvedic oils session. Wow!

Instead, as this sign in the cafe says, I listened to my inner voicemail. Even if you can’t get away for two or three days, finding some quiet place to unplug and tune in is invaluable!

I challenge you….find a way to listen to your inner voicemail….you may just be surprised at what comes up!