Sometimes a human needs space.

Like, A LOT.

Without it? It gets crowded.

So crowded you may not be able to think – or process.

Or see clearly.

Because chaos is cloudy.

And this world…. oomph, she’s noisy.

So how do you make space in a crowded mind/world/life?
​• Think about what helps you get space.
• Then make a choice to sit in it.

When I can, I’ll sneak out for some runs on a local ski slope.

The lift chair is a favorite spacious spot of mine.

I pull up my face mask, tuck myself into my collar and stare at the pine trees and snowflakes.

And zone the F out.

Unless I’m seated next to a chatty fella (I have stories), I glide up in peace and focus on space.

Then, I listen for any lift chair epiphanies.

Oh, boy do they come.

They pile up faster than the teenagers below me trying to land that ski jump.

Because when we allow ourselves to make space, to listen, our mind finally speaks the truth.

I get it though – not everyone has the means or time to be on a lift chair.

Not everyone has even a few minutes.

In that case?

Find yours.

Find your way to sneak it in.

While I love a good lift chair epiphany, many of my productive thoughts happen:
• on a 5 minute walk around the block
• driving to a doc appointment in a silent car (I dare you to try it)
• taking a giant inhale and exhale (we often take shallow breaths all day)

If you make the space to listen, I’d love to hear:

What did you learn about yourself, about life, when you finally allowed yourself that moment?

Did you learn anything helpful? Hard? Hilarious?

Let me know. Or write it down.

Or just smile, applaud yourself, and tuck it away as new knowledge.

Because that was all you.

​
Maura

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