Last night I had the joy of attending a special gathering of beautiful souls for a going away party for a dear friend who is moving out of the country.
I was in a whimsical mood, feeling a mixture of playfulness and quiet introspection. While several of my closest friends were there, I wasn’t feeling particularly drawn to socializing.
Doing my best to stay true to myself, I found myself spending time throwing a tennis ball to the host’s dog, playing in the pool with a friend’s child, and gazing up at the glorious full moon. The evening felt magical.
At one point, I was drawn to a backyard swing and began swinging. My senses came so alive, enjoying the texture of the cool, dry dirt between my toes as I pushed off, the soothing feel of balmy air rushing past on my skin, the earthy scents of the grass and trees surrounding me.
I felt connected to the Earth, grounded by her steady presence and natural beauty in a way that reminded me of all of the time I had spent in the woods as a child… hunting for special rocks, mixing magical elixirs made of plants and berries, weaving flower fairy crowns, and climbing all of my favorite trees.
Afterward, I felt incredibly nourished, filled in a way that defies description. The old me would have spent those solitary moments criticizing myself for not making more of an effort to connect with people. The truth is that my alone time allowed me to connect even more deeply when I was naturally drawn back into the party. I’m so thankful that I have learned how to honor my energies 
In what way are you caring for yourself by honoring your own energies?