Welcome to Trippy Monday’s, where I go over 3 things that caught my attention from this past week. Enjoy!
(1) I’m finally in Denver after knowing I was going to move for so long, and I’ve noticed time feeling like it’s moving faster. Obviously, time itself never changes, but my perception of it is what does.
After I came back from Peru, time felt like it was moving super fucking slow. I believe this was because I had to integrate what had just happened, which involved changing many aspects of my life. Choosing to move to Denver was obviously one of those changes. Now that I’m here, I think I subconsciously think that I’ve made all the necessary changes to live in a constant state of presence and peace and love that I felt while in Peru. lol.
Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Life isn’t about chasing peak experiences. It’s about enjoying each moment as it passes, regardless of the type of moment. In the past, I always avoided embracing the present because I was always uncomfortable wherever I was. I didn’t know how to feel my emotions, without judging them.
I say all of this to say that I know the right path forward, which is ever-changing and comes down to enjoying the present moment. However, that doesn’t still mean it doesn’t take a lot of conscious effort in order to not slip back into old patterns. I refuse to let that happen, but it’s not all linear progress, and that’s okay. What matters at the end of the day is that I’m trying. So here is to everyone out there who is simply trying. Don’t forget to enjoy the journey 😉
(2) I went skiing last week, and I fell a fuck ton. I didn’t grow up skiing, so I’m still learning. Now when I first went skiing about 3 years ago, I remember trying so hard to not fall and feeling a little embarrassed whenever I did.
Now, I actually embrace falling because it means I’m trying to get better. I won’t get better if I don’t push my boundaries. I’m going skiing again tomorrow and am looking forward to falling some more.
(3) I went to a concert on Saturday night with a friend that I hadn’t seen in about 5 years and who had just moved here recently too. I saw a group called Big Something (check them out, they’re dope) that I had literally never heard of before this show, and I had a fucking blast. It was also great reconnecting with an old friend to make moving to a new city feel a bit easier. One of the biggest aspects in regards to long-term happiness in life comes down to community, meaning the people and friends you have to support you and make you feel like you belong. I’m excited to continue to grow mine as I move through life.