Monday, February 09, 2009

It's not really an exit strategy...

Those of you who know me (lucky you!), know that I do A LOT of thinking about what's next. It drives Shawn crazy that I cannot ground myself in the here and now. It's not that I don't *LOVE* my current life, job, circumstances, etc...and it's not that I don't appreciate and thank the universe for those "in the moment" experiences and blessings, 'cuz I do. I like the think of it as the Gemini in me working through options, so when the time comes for opportunity to present itself, the homework of thinking through it all could very well be done! (or something like that.)

One "project" I've been doing some serious scheming and researching on involves starting a summer resort in the Michigan UP. I mean, who wouldn't want to spend time in place like this?



Part resort, part retreat, we could offer activities we like to do ourselves and bolster the local economy at the same time. I rationalize that the current economic situation is the perfect time to start a retreat. Now is the time when people starting thinking about their options...a great time to confirm one's perspective and perhaps "find oneself." We could help make it happen!


Our guests would be immersed in the beautifully rugged scenery formed by volcanoes. Just imagine...yoga and meditation on a rocky beach, the waves crashing all around...mountain biking through the woods...kayaking in the big Gitchee Gumee...sunset cruises...berry picking and pie making...personal reflection while hiking along waterfalls...creek walking...the options are limitless! This is a powerful place. Lake Superior holds 10% of the world's fresh water - just think of all those positively charged ions pulsing into me (they stop hangovers...did you know that?).



Maybe it is an exit strategy, because the more I write about it, the more I'm ready to go! It's either that or my longing for spring to hurry up and be sprung!