The weeks continue to be challenging and I am trying to find was to exhale -

…long, slow and intentionally.

I’ve been finding a new yoga routine that feels more like home to me as I’ve struggled to get back into a good rhythm after being sick in December and I finally feel like I am finding a new pace.

Now as we move into the cooler months, the mild days are so utterly beautiful and windless and it’s allowing me moments of beautiful quiet in my sanctuary. Every morning Riley goes out and does a little walkabout patrol around the garden, everyday the same and some mornings we watch him… it never changes and in some places he has made a footpath. A tiny Riley one.

Sometimes I do the same walkabout and I find it so soothing for my soul. I can see why he loves it so much. Some days I find him sitting on the stoep listening to the birds, the gentle breeze blowing his fluffy ears and the sun on his face and I can see how much he loves it… sometimes I walk past and say “I love it too boy”.

I think he’s onto something and it feels kind and I’m taking the time to do what he does.

I’m so grateful for this space and that I have a place to exhale.