04/04/2026
I'm into long posts lately, and this beautiful weekend has me pondering, so here goes..
As the holiday approaches I can see how busy everyone has been. The drive thrus seem busier, yet the Salon and Spa parking lots have been quieter. The grocery store is buzzing with more people, the rail trail bas been booming- a lot of activity- yet its not about every day, mundane things. It's a holiday.
People are getting together their best outfits, the eggs are getting decorated then hidden. Photo opportunities abound. Its all in the excitement. Can you feel it?
Then the countdown, the quiet begins on Friday. Everything just sits differently in the air. This week has been restorative.
I've been contemplating in the quiet, a lot. I then sit back and watch the world through my own eyes- Easter has many different faces but the one that stands out is to me is the anticipation. It's everywhere...
Anticipation is a type of focus, isn't it? Whether there's baskets or not, whether there's church clothes or not, kids or grandkids or not--> everyone knows its only a couple days till half off candy.
So I've concluded, since we are all permanent souls and as a group make up humanity, I'll just address that it is possible for us to focus, gently in the background on something that's important -as we all feel the hum of anticipation. You don't have to admit with any honesty between which is your favorite part, the Word or half off Hershey's kisses. Either way everyone's pouring into the air all around them as they prepare.
So I tip my hat to the collective, the thing that makes us human- the common thread we all share as humanity. Because the pattern is the same, year after year, and I want you to know I see you.
As a pattern, it's possible to focus for all good reasons for an entire week every year. Preparing meals, coordinating plans, being busy getting clothes, eggs, shredded paper grass with kids home from school and all that entails.
Yes indeedy- Very Good on that focus, whatever your celebration- I knew you had it in ya. I'll be looking for the same focus for yourself on yourself later when you need it.
*long, slow wink inserted here*
To me this quiet time allows me to give myself permission for deep rest from the holiday season that magically keeps going long after the holiday has passed. We all need quiet time, thats what I tell those who sign up to be on my table. Plus this is also why I enjoy silent services-> to think of such things.
I'm happy to assist bringing people back to their centers, putting them back inside their bodies and be that place of deep rest after the world keeps chewing them up and spitting them out. What an honor it's been.
So to my clients as a group I want to say thank you for allowing Green Lily Day Spa and little ol me to be that space for you. Big love.
However you celebrate it, happy Easter weekend to everyone!
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Till then, be well 🦄🌈💜
