I’m sitting by the pool at this great little spot in Borrego Springs (I can’t tell you the name or I’d be in trouble since its a bit of a hidden jem! Please forgive me).  I am returning home soon after a wonderful couple days in the desert with my sister and close friends, who I consider family.  Every time I make time for a get-away strictly for relaxation it reminds me how important it really is to take a break and let your mind, body and soul recharge.  Before I left people would say, “Oh thats great you are going out there, what are you doing there?” In my mind it reiterated to me that we are immersed in a culture where everyone feels the need to be doing something, constantly.  I came here to enjoy nature and my family, to read and write, to paint nails and play games, to swim and RELAX!  I didn’t come here with an agenda and list of things to see and do.

The ability to be comfortable with yourself, with quiet and with your own mind is a beautiful thing.  Although I have a cold I don’t feel sick, I feel quite the opposite.  This is because I have spent two days enjoying the company of those that I love and reconnecting with my being.  The value is priceless.

Auntie Lynne & Sister/Uncle John Grilling/Sister & I