I got some bad news during my week long "get healthy" vacation. A blood test revealed that I am allergic to chocolate! Well, of course I’m happy that there were no real health
issues, but really, I can’t have chocolate ever again? I might be overreacting,
but right now, all I can think about is chocolate ice cream, Godiva chocolates
filled with cherries, dark chocolate Hershey kisses, chocolate covered acai
berries (my latest discovery), German Chocolate cake, chocolate covered
strawberries….oh, please STOP!
Seriously, my husband and I came back from Canyon Ranch
inspired to do more cardio, eat more vegetables and protein, drink more water
and we’ve actually begun to meditate. If
you know me, you’ll be saying “What? Meditate!” Yes, I am the person who most
needs meditation and the person who has the most difficult time sitting still. But,
with two weeks of short sessions (one to two minutes is about all I can do so
far) several times a day, I can feel the difference. You might have thought
that a spa owner is full of peace and quiet. I confess I’ve still got a lot of
“Type A” percolating in me. But, who knows? Maybe I could sit still, quietly
breathing for five minutes at a time, if I keep at it.
One of my favorite ways to be quiet is to sit in our steam
room at TallGrass. Private, cozy and warm, it never fails to calm me down and
get me to breathe deeply and relax. Please
make sure you take time to “meditate” during a visit here – in our Great Room
with a cup of Aveda Comforting Tea or try a complimentary steam. I know you’ll
love it. And, it will begin your new year with moments of peace and calm.
Happy New Year! |
