The daily routine requires the careful balance of being true to ourselves and meeting the expectations of others. What happens, then, when we are in a time of transition, growth, or monumental self-acceptance? We may need to take a step back and ask ourselves what we really want. 

Spending a day near the ocean or another body of water makes for a lovely, resonant backdrop when we’re assessing our energy. The water reflects our purpose and symbolizes the ebb and flow of our lives. When called upon to do so, water rises higher. When no longer needed, water recedes from the sand. 

Taking a day away—to yourself—without an agenda or demands on our time—allows us to renew (or set new) intentions, to reconnect with our core desires, and to reevaluate our motivations. If, upon reflection, our core desires have changed, we must be brave enough to change directions. 

the perpetual you

At The Perpetual You, they believe in choosing, embracing, celebrating, and unleashing the best parts of ourselves – the parts that never change – our Perpetual Selves. They are creating a movement that encourages women to love and share who they already are.

The Perpetual You offers women the tools to create Joy, Ease, Fun & Wealth; the opportunity to connect with like-minded women and form intentional, meaningful relationships; and the space to showcase their creative and/or entrepreneurial talents as part of our makers movement intended to shake up the world.

Read the current issue: http://www.theperpetualyou.com/the-magazine/

In September 2017, I was invited on my first self-organized press trip ever to the Catskills Mountain region. I stayed at the Emerson Resort and Spa, a multi-functional resort in Mount Tremper, Ny featuring luxurious rooms, a full spa, and a 6-million dollar restaurant (after a 2007 renovation). The property also features retail, events, and activities/experiences for the family to enjoy. 

The resort was named after the American essayist and poet, Emerson, who was devoted to human-kind’s connection to the natural world. The publication of “Nature”, Emerson’s essay inspired by the serene beauty of the Catskills, prompted the Conservation Movement, which led to the establishment of the 600-square-mile Catskill Forest Preserve that surrounds the Emerson Resort & Spa. 

One of the main features of the property is a silo, on which two interactive artists from New York City were commissioned to create a kaleidoscope display of light, sound, and form; thus, the property’s claim to the “World’s Largest Kaleidoscope”. Before they leave, guests can play with kaleidoscopes of their own in the gift shop. 

A feast for the eyes and the imagination, this Kaleidoscope must be witnessed by lying down on the silo’s floor and staring through the long tubular structure into the fast-paced display. The experience has a meditative quality that I haven’t felt with other interactive art. Though I think of interactive art as a bit kitschy, this particular display offered an elegant adventure that I would willingly participate in again.

the perpetual you

At The Perpetual You, they believe in choosing, embracing, celebrating, and unleashing the best parts of ourselves – the parts that never change – our Perpetual Selves. They are creating a movement that encourages women to love and share who they already are.

The Perpetual You offers women the tools to create Joy, Ease, Fun & Wealth; the opportunity to connect with like-minded women and form intentional, meaningful relationships; and the space to showcase their creative and/or entrepreneurial talents as part of our makers movement intended to shake up the world.

Read the current issue: http://www.theperpetualyou.com/the-magazine/