Nesting Season

I wrote this Haibun in October and want to share it. October marks the start of nesting season, and I can’t express how much joy it brings to my heart. I get ready to clean my house, declutter my life, get comfy, read, and love every minute of it. November intensifies these feelings, and I wake up every day feeling grateful for my house, my family, my life.

A HAIBUN FOR OCTOBER

It’s October again. The month that wraps all months into one. The month that ties the bow on all my experiences. Everything comes to mind, and nothing comes to mind. I stare quietly at the dancing trees outside and wait for the wind. October wind, my best friend, how I welcome you. When you arrive, I know I am ready to hand you all my troubles and fears. And October wind, this year I have a big pile of them, prepare yourself. Come at me strong, and come at me without hesitation. I am ready, and I know that when you reach me, I will gladly drop it all to the ground. I will again be like my sister trees, strong, rooted, and naked. I will be light again. I will trust again. October wind, I am waiting for you. All I can say is: thank you.

Crisp Autumn leaves fall.
On Earth’s gentle embrace –
Trusting Life, again.

xo
Méia

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Learning to focus on what truly matters

Here I am, going back to basics. I am returning to art and design, and my heart is singing…

Real estate is my passion, no doubt – I love my career. I am constantly learning new things, engaging with wonderful people, using my skills in various ways, and I am really good at my job. But here is the thing: the real estate profession can be stressful. It is 24/7, and it involves important financial and emotional decisions. You know exactly what I mean if you are a real estate agent. Our day-to-day is not as glamorous (like, at all) as TV makes it seem, and we hustle, work hard, and manage multiple transactions, thousands of emails, new requests, marketing, Association, continuing education, lenders, inspections, contract complications, etc. It can be a lot if one does not know how to handle stress.

Stress, right? We all deal with it. Here is where creativity comes in handy—it is a stress reliever, a mind opener, and a delight for the soul. I seemed to have forgotten how to nurture my creative side for a few years, and I had to. I focused on my work with all my might, and I don’t regret a thing. Now, however, I am ready.

Here is the focus: creativity, work, family, eating well, and movement. Oh, and tending to my heart. Always.

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