10 Jan Pause for Thought: A note to self
So as 2020 begins, there are always great intentions for a fresh start. I personally love the idea of a fresh slate and do try to take some time at...
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“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” - Anais Nin
07 Jan Tell Me What You Want
Feeling tired, depleted, drained? Do those words describe your life? There are numerous reasons why you feel this way as you try to convince yourself by saying, "Oh, this is...
27 Dec Field Note: Upcoming New Years Eve
Do you make resolutions? If you do, are you able to keep them? There are lots of stats that show most of us struggle to keep up with the diet,...
24 Dec You’re doing what? Ceremony & Ritual
Merriam-Webster defines ceremony as: a formal act or series of acts prescribed by ritual, protocol, or convention Merriam-Webster defines ritual as: an act or series of acts regularly repeated in a set precise...
13 Dec Field Note: Introducing…Things We Like
As part of our work and interest around all things about pausing and sabbaticals, we collect materials, activities, resources, and friends that will be helpful in providing a high-quality, curated...
10 Dec Who’s in your corner?
Starting is sometimes so difficult. The thinking and planning are the fun part whether it is for a trip, a sabbatical or a new adventure. The imagining of the possibilities...
29 Nov Field Note: Siestas
When did we decide that only toddlers and old folks need to take naps? Sara and I recently spent two weeks in Spain, where this practice is alive and well. ...
26 Nov Mr Monkey Mind
Today is the first day of my sabbatical. Today - I have questions…questions that seem to override faith in my decision. Is it my faith - or is it my ego? How...
15 Nov Field Note: This past year
It was just over a year ago that we held our first meeting to explore this idea of curating sabbaticals for people seeking to hit the pause button. The idea...
12 Nov Reflections from the “On Being” Episode with Pico Iyer
Have you ever experienced the phenomenon where after good conversations with friends, it seems like the topic of your conversation pops up everywhere. For example, maybe they were talking about...