Don't Forget to Have Fun

If you know me well then you know that when I get excited I have a hard time keeping it to myself. I often blurt out, “I’m so happy right now!” or “I’m so excited!” Yesterday was one of those days.

I’ve been in Bali for two weeks now, and while I’m loving it, I’ve been extremely focused on working hard to get my yoga teacher certification. Obviously that’s the reason I’m here, but I got so caught up in the program that I forgot that I’m in Bali, and that it’s ok to have fun as well.

The program runs Monday-Saturday from 7am-7pm, with Saturday afternoon excursions and Sundays off. We do have a few breaks during the day, but I’ve been so focused on the tests at the end of the program that I’ve constantly been feeling guilty if I’m not studying or working on my sequence for the class I’ll have to teach.

Yesterday was my second day off, and it was the first time that I truly let myself go and forget about the training. I went to the beach with a few friends in a town 30 minutes away, and we shopped in the markets, sat at a cafe on the beach for hours, drank out of coconuts, and I went surfing. (Side note: I had SO much fun surfing! I haven’t been in years, but I felt so alive in the water and was surprised at how many waves I caught!)

Taking this time to let go of my stress and truly enjoy the day was a great reminder to be in the moment. Yes I’ll dedicate time to study and focus on the program, but it’s also important to give myself breaks and leave room for spontaneous adventures. These are the moments that I’ll cherish and remember. Not only did I have an amazing time, but I felt rejuvenated and started today refreshed and excited to get back into my yoga practice.