For the past few weeks, I’ve felt very disconnected from the #Woo.
I’ve felt uninspired and low energy—as if my #Woo spark disappeared. To top it off, my lower back pain returned. My usual stretches and Kegels weren’t helping. So, yesterday I finally gave in and canceled my Tuesday evening Zoom HIIT class.
That’s when it hit me (no pun intended 🙂 ) — I realized how I’d lost my connection to the #Woo.
Socially distanced but overly socialized
I’m what people call an extroverted introvert. When I’m with people who I enjoy and connect with, I have a great time. But being with people—even smart, fascinating, uplifting people—drains my energy. I need time to recover.
I hadn’t fully realized it, but shelter-in-place means I’m far MORE social usual. We are no longer just Zooming for work; we’re Zooming for all of our social engagements. High school friends! College friends! My family! My husband’s family! Work friends! Workouts! Dance classes! You name it, we’re Zooming it.
Last week, I had Zoom calls Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. That didn’t even cover actual phone calls and texts.
I haven’t been that social in years, and there’s a reason. I can no longer handle that level of socializing without a night or two off to recharge. It’s in those moments—when I’m by myself and I let my mind wander or I read an inspiring book or I listen to an inspiring podcast—that I connect to the #Woo.
Connecting with the #Woo was automatically built into my pre-COVID life. I’d go for a long car ride to commute into the city, and I’d listen to The Sheri + Nancy Show, Abraham Hicks, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Oprah Winfrey, GOOP, Hay House, and a host of others. These voices would inspire me and remind me to raise my vibe, commit to my meditations, and connect with the Universe.
Once SIP first started, and I could no longer drive, I’d take walks in my backyard. My backyard isn’t large, but I’d listen to these same voices as I walked lap upon lap around my rectangular yard. But as SIP progressed, so did Zoom and my social engagements. I failed to protect my alone time. I never realized how crucial that time was to nurture my connection to the #Woo.
So yesterday, instead of logging on for my weekly grueling Zoom HIIT workout, I headed to my backyard, I walked my rectangular laps, and I listened to #Woo teachers. I got inspired, raised my vibe, and once again found my connection to the #Woo.
I am now back in the #Woo, and it feels so good.