I just returned from three days in Maine where the state slogan is “the way life should be.”  Peaceful, calm, fresh air, fall foliage and ocean all make for a wonderful remedy for the stressed out soul.  The difference is so extreme to me that it takes about two or three days back here in New York to get up to speed.  Is one better than the other?

I think the most important thing to keep in mind no matter where you live, is balance and a relationship to nature.  In our urban lives or hustle of carpooling kids, we sometimes forget to stop and be outdoors in the fresh air.  It has a natural healing ability to bring us back to our connection with the earth – one that seems to get overlooked in the day to day “pounding the pavement” lifestyle.

While the enegy of NYC still invigorates me, it is the deep connection to nature that will sustain me. 

Wherever you live, do yourself a favor and get outside!  Enjoy!  I guarantee you will experience a different state of mind.

Thank you New York!  Thank you Maine!