Mary Hendra brings curiosity, creativity, and compassion to individuals and teams through Move with Grace. Redefining “play” for the modern, busy adult, her workshops and cohort programs foster self-reflection and build clarity so that you can take action.
Wishing you a “should-less” year-end.
There’s a natural quietness to winter.
And there’s a human busy-ness.
I’m feeling this juxtaposition this year.
The rush to finish things before the year ends and a new year begins, and the welcome break of a school calendar. Schedules full of joyful gatherings - friends and family - and memories full of emotion. The list of things to do and the desire to unplug and do nothing.
My in-box is full of routines, rituals, and recommendations for year-end:
- Reflection questions (including some really good ones!)
- Planning outlines which look amazing
- Social invitations and obligations - so fun!
- Resolutions and new habits
- Best-of lists to read or watch
- A word for 2023
- Unplugging
- Celebrating
- Rest
Each one can be nice, and is undoubtedly important and valuable to the person recommending it.
Only you know what you actually want and need.
There are so many “shoulds” this time of year.
Let me invite you instead to a “should-less” year-end …not because you put off all of those things for a few weeks, intending to cram them in after a few days for yourself, but because you listen to your own heart or intuition and let go of the “shoulds” from others.
What do YOU need at this time?
What energy will you bring into 2023?
What will you let go?
Wishing you a should-less year-end that uniquely meets your need,
Mary
Move with Grace
Mary Hendra brings curiosity, creativity, and compassion to individuals and teams through Move with Grace. Redefining “play” for the modern, busy adult, her workshops and cohort programs foster self-reflection and build clarity so that you can take action.
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