Yesterday, during our tango lesson, I was feeling out of sync dancing with my wife. Our teacher shared that it was because I was moving ahead of her. I was focused more on executing the steps rather than being completely present with her and moving together. When I included her in my awareness and focused on being connected in motion, it felt so much better!
I couldn't help but think that this is another metaphor and a reminder for how I can show up better for myself. So often I prioritize my tasks, completing them, and pushing through while ignoring how my body feels, until it's too late. I'm leaving my body - 'my partner' - behind. But there are times... usually after I'm reminded that I've been neglecting my body... that I make a conscious decision to support my body with movement, good food, and rest, which inevitably supports me in being more focused and better with the tasks at hand.
So I wonder what else becomes possible when I prioritize taking care of myself while working and it becomes more of my norm.
work life balance
I love this awareness of paying attention to the we-space of me-and-work, work-and-my-wellness, leading to attending more to the space that connects everything. I contemplate this a lot—how does working out impact my work — sometimes good but how much is too much?...