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Note: I am on my honeymoon! More on this below - but I will be taking a break from now through September 23rd. I will see you when I’m back! ❤
Motivation
“In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing can feel more luxurious than paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is more urgent than sitting still.”
I got married this weekend! The quote above reflects one of the important things I took away, setting my tone for the two weeks ahead. A lot of love and careful planning went into our wedding; despite all the preparation, I couldn’t shake the following thought: “Everyone traveled so far and/or is spending their weekend with us, is what we’ve put together enough to make it worth it for them?”
When I get anxious about things out of my control, my default is always to tick through what I can control, to try and make the small details perfect. So, on my wedding day morning, as I was getting my makeup done, my mind was racing with to-do lists: Is the shuttle schedule good? Is my dress steamed? Did everyone get their welcome bags?
I wasn't really being present, so my makeup artist Justin and Lori gently intervened. Noticing my anxiety, Lori told me it was time for her to take my phone. She knew what I needed more than I did: not to be distracted by pings and texts, but to be truly in the moment. It was a difficult but necessary surrender, and I didn't check my phone from the ceremony until midnight.
I’m so grateful she did this. Because of that, I was able to spend precious minutes observing my friends smiling and chatting around me. I remember the details so vividly: what breakfast foods we were snacking on, the excitement on their faces as they saw their hair vision come to life, the little moments of silence that were just as meaningful as the conversations. I was actually living the day, not just looking at it through a screen.
This taught me that paying attention is truly a luxury. The unique, fleeting moments of a day are temporary. My camera roll and texts will be there when I get back, but there are memories to be made in the present. As we start our honeymoon, I'm choosing to unplug and be present.
This applies to all of us, not just on special occasions. Whether it's lunch with a friend, a 1:1 at work, or a quiet moment to yourself, there’s an opportunity to resist distraction.
That being said, I will be taking time away from The Root 9 and unplugging entirely to enjoy my honeymoon (+ my lack of service in the mountains will make it very difficult to stick to delivering three times a week, and I don’t want to set myself up for failure). I’ll be back on the 23rd and am excited to share a recap with you then :)
Intention for the Week: Know when to unplug and be present. When a small ping distracts you from a moment that should be cherished, remember that paying attention is the most luxurious choice you can make.
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