After running around for the past two weeks feeling a little like a chicken with my head cut-off, this week was all about recharging.
I started the week by joining a friend on Monday for dinner and a screening of the film Walk with Me. The film follows Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and explores devoting one’s life to mindfulness. I found it fascinating and a great way to begin my unplugging. (You can view the trailer here)
The next morning J and I got out of town to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and it was a great chance to leave the demands of to do lists behind – including the training plan. While I did get some running in and time on the Arc Trainer, the workout highlight was time spent hiking the trails.
I’ll be doing my best to hold onto my zen by hitting my yoga mat this afternoon before returning to regularly scheduled programming 🙂
When was the last time you took some time to unplug?
As always, I’m joining Holly & Tricia for the Weekly Wrap. Be sure to stop by and show these ladies some love.
Congrats on your anniversary!! That is really something to be proud of. I love that quote too! Unplugging and enjoying downtime is really important. It’s also something that I could do much more often!
Sara recently posted…Urban Bourbon HM Training Week 11
Thank you, Sara. I’m not usually very good about seeking downtime either – something I’m working on!
We all need a little reboot from time to time! Mentally and physically hope you enjoyed your time away.
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner recently posted…Weekly Wrap change of plans
Yes – thoroughly enjoyed the time away 🙂
Congrats on the milestone anniversary! I actually unplug often. It is not uncommon for me to skip a day each week (sometimes two) and stay away from all social media. Thanks for linking!
It’s great that you’ve been taking breaks weekly. I’ve been slowing down on the social media (and blogging) lately – definitely needed!
Sounds like a great week – especially the time away. I don’t unplug enough, that’s for sure.
Coco recently posted…Goals For The 2017 Runners World Half Marathon
Time away is always a good thing!
It is always so hard to unplug. But when you do, you wonder why it takes so long. Congrats on your 25th Anniversary!
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Thanks Lacey! And, you’re right, once you do take a break you do wonder why it took so long 🙂
Unplugging is definitely difficult (literally!) in this day and age of technology. Congrats on your anniversary!
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Happy Anniversary! I’m so glad you two had a chance to get away together. I’ve been kind of unplugging every other day lately. More because I have to rather than want to. Mindfulness is always a good thing!
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I hope the unplugging has been helpful.
25th anniversary. That’s a great milestone. Congrats and I hope you had a wonderful celebration.
Thanks Karen – we had a great time!
Happy anniversary! 25 years is wonderful! Congrats. <3
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Thanks so much Rachel 🙂
Happy 25th anniversary to you and your hubby! I hope the time away was the recharge that you needed.
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Thanks Kathryn, the time away was so needed!
What a great milestone! 25 years of marriage is really something special. Congrats to you both.
Thanks Andrea – can’t believe it’s been 25 yrs already!
Recharging is so important! And congrats on the 25th anniversary 🙂
Chaitali recently posted…WDW Marathon Training – Week 6
It is so important – so why do we all seem to put it off?!
I def need to unplug, but it is soooo hard. Happy Anniversary.
TOni recently posted…Dusty Rail Rally 5K Recap
Try to carve out even a little time for yourself if you can – makes a big difference!
Sometimes time away is just what the doctor ordered for all things physical, mental, emotionally and spiritually. Hope you got the rest and relaxation you needed! Happy belated anniversary to you and the hubs!
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So true Teresa! I really want to find a way to get more breaks for body, mind, and spirit!
I desperately need to unplug. It’s been so intense the last few weeks, and will likely continue like this for a few more weeks. But my mind and body is just calling to be “reset” for a bit… Happy 25th Anniversary! What a great milestone x
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Thanks so much! I hope you get the break you need soon!