For many years, I was a workaholic. My usual work schedule was until 10 PM, sometimes even until midnight… In the morning, I’d jump up with a ready-made action plan and start all over again.
Sometimes an idea would capture me so completely that I felt it was a waste of time to sleep — I’d sit up all night creating 😉
(The last time this happened was when I decided I wasn’t happy with how the Keys of Mastery website looked — at midnight I found a suitable option, so who could sleep then 🤣)
The turning point came in the summer of 2018: I was going on vacation for the first time WITHOUT a laptop?!
Maris even asked again: Are you sure? What if something happens and you urgently need a computer…
On that trip during the summer eclipse corridor, a lot happened, but my work involvement wasn’t needed 👌
Since then, I remove all broadcasts from my calendar for one month a year, including those for clients. It just so happens to be a large window between group meditations.
And just the other day, I realized that our four-month trip across Russia gave me another gift — I no longer feel guilty when I’m NOT working.
I allow myself to be in a mode that’s comfortable for me — without the loud voice of I HAVE TO.
In Sochi, we moved every week, and I worked in my usual rhythm, setting aside those processes that required serious attention and focus.
When we headed “back the other way” with long stops in Moscow and St. Petersburg, I decided to remove everything except the planned broadcasts.
This period coincided with another moment of diving deep into myself — there was simply no need to show up externally.
And then we returned home to Riga — I had to get used to the power outlets and switches all over again 😜, remember where everything is in our place…
I spent four days in “perfect housewife” mode — unpacking suitcases, laundry, ironing, putting away winter clothes, bringing out summer ones, clearing the balcony, and throwing out unnecessary things from the kitchen…
Wow, anyone who thinks this isn’t work? Working a regular job is way easier 😊
Anyway, this morning it hit me: I AM HEALED! Healed from workaholism 🙃
What a birthday gift this is! The stage of “45 — I’m a berry ripe again” is complete! ☀️⛵️🛰
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