Deb's Sparks - May 2014

It's been a busy month! Spring Rummage is here and gone along with my vacation to Rancho La Puerta!  If you know me, you know I love 'The Ranch'.  It's a 'destination spa' but its really like Summer Camp with a schedule of activities and friends but this Camp has spa treatments and fabulous food! I love the Ranch for the renewal is brings me - mind, body and spirit!

I set a goal for myself each trip - a longer hike, a higher mountain, etc.  This year my goal was the 7 mile breakfast hike.  Mentally, I was ready.  Physically, not so much.  I started a new exercise routine that was problematic for my  knees.  I arrive at the Ranch on Saturday with puffy knees and start hiking, which only made things worse. But I was determined to go on that breakfast hike on Thursday. As Thursday approached, I knew it would not be a wise choice to attempt the hike.  The good news is that I listened to my intuition and its physical signs (my aching knees) and opted for the Pilgrim Hike to the Sun Sculpture.

The day of the Pilgrim Hike, the Santa Ana winds were blowing strong and by the time we got to the top of the mountain, it was a challenge to stand up to take the photo - my super short hair is standing up! 

I was happy that I listened to my body and my intuition and did not attempt the 7 mile hike (there is always next year!).

How will you use your intuition today?

Peace, Love and Sparks!  Deb

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