Stay in the Sunshine
February 1, 2011
A few years back while explaining to my sister how much I disliked snowboarding in the cold she gave me the advice to “stay in the sunshine.” At the time I didn’t realize how well this advice translated from the slopes to all aspects of my life. Last week while snowboarding in the amazing Wasatch Mountains of Park City, Utah, I took her advice quite literally and soaked up some rays. I couldn’t help but think how I needed to stay in this sunshine and thrive.
I recently ended a nearly two year, intimate, love, relationship. The open air of the slopes provided some much needed time to think about the relationship, the love it provided and also the challenges. After over a week of feeling every emotion from anger to frustration to liberation I’ve decided rather than dwell on the shade the relationship eventually created, I’m going to remember the sunshine. The love we shared, the many firsts we shared together, and the laughter. It’s much more enjoyable in the sun then in the shade!
The universe has been gracefully sending lots of sunshine my way… In the form of loving words from the cutest of voices (my four nieces and one nephew), my sisters whom have been by my side every step of this new chapter in my life, in the warmth of my amazing girlfriends and their patient ears, my mom’s chicken soup, chili, and love, my father’s advice, and my brothers’ encouraging words. The universe keeps dropping sunshine In my lap with the identification of a fabulous, sunny apartment all of my own, free snowboarding, free live music, new friends, sister movie and sushi nights, strengthened bonds in the form of slumber parties with gal pals, spontaneous laughter and dancing, and fun planning of decorating my new place. The universe even spoke to me yesterday at Nordstrom’s, of all places, where I scored a fabulous pair of designer jeans for $24.97!
Love and sunshine seem to be sprouting from every angle. Continue to nourish the relationships in your life and loneliness will have no home with you. Spread your arms wide, the rays will come. Stay in the sunshine my friends and Dance! Dance! Dance!
February 1, 2011 at 3:15 pm
words to live by, for sure!
February 1, 2011 at 3:52 pm
agreed!
February 1, 2011 at 3:57 pm
ENJOY
February 1, 2011 at 4:15 pm
You are a ray of my sunshine…. Thanks we all need to remember all that we have to live for.
February 1, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Hi Michaela,
Sounds like you are doing well in the face of these challenges.
After I broke up my 6.5 yr. relationship in April and went to see SARK in Kripalu in May things really started rolling for me. I’ve met so many new, wonderful, kindred spirits since then who have really filled my life up with joy and freedom and it all started with that workshop. So, yes, stay in the sun, sister! You have a very positive core self about you, stay in touch with it.
Warmly,
Merideth
February 1, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Love you and am glad you are finding happiness during a difficult time. We all support and love you very much!!
PS..designer jeans for 24.97?!?! That deserves a HEYO!
February 1, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Michaela, you always seem to know just what to say to offer fresh, and sometimes much needed perspective
February 2, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Words to live by.. Beautifully written McKay!
February 2, 2011 at 7:09 pm
I know you are up to the challenges that change brings. I still smile when I remember the fun we had at Kripalu last spring. Are you planning another trip there? I have fallen in love with the music of Snatam Kaur. She will be at Kripalu May 13-15. I will go if I can adjust my work schedule. Check out her music if you have not heard her before. I went to a live concert this winter when she came to Norfolk. All my Yoga instructors use her CD’s in class.
My best to you- Namaste, Sara
February 28, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Hey Beautiful Girl! I always love to read about your latest musings. You know we bring everyone and every circumstance into our lives for a reason. We may not always know why at the time, but down the line it makes us a little richer for the experience. I am so glad you showed up on my door step with Captain Kaytie years ago. It has been a joy to see what amazing women you have become. I know you always bring a little sunshine into my life just for being you. I know Kate feels the same way. We have spoken and think of you often. Through all space and time there will be a connection. Keep spreading that sunshine around. It makes all our lives a little richer. Love you. Mommy Millie
February 28, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Ah.. I am so glad you are staying in the Sunshine my sister! I loved every minute of you being here. Know that you bring sunshine to so many peoples lives.