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Dear Friend,
I just got back from spending some time in Idaho, where I was supposed to be taking a vacation and rebooting.
And I did reboot. But I'm not sure I'd describe the whole trip as relaxing.
We always have different people coming to visit us in Idaho, which is one of the things I enjoy most about being there. I love having everyone around.
But it also means we're usually doing something. There's always somewhere to go, a meal to figure out, a project around the house, or another guest arriving.
By the end of the trip, I sometimes feel like I need a vacation from my vacation.
So when I came back to the office, I had a funny realization. After 38 years at Hay House, getting back to work can feel almost more relaxing to me than being away.
That probably sounds a little backwards, but I think many of you know what I mean.
There's something comforting about getting back into a familiar routine. I enjoy seeing everyone again, catching up on what's been happening, and thinking about everything we want to accomplish before the end of the year.
Of course, the funny part is that when I'm working, there are plenty of days when I can't wait to get away. Then I get away...and eventually I'm looking forward to coming back.
I've been thinking about that lately. Maybe we're always a little tempted to believe we'd be happier somewhere else.
If work is busy, we imagine vacation will solve everything. If vacation gets hectic, we start looking forward to the routine of home again.
I'm not sure either one is actually better. I think it has more to do with appreciating where we are while we're there.
That's something I'm still working on myself.
When I'm in Idaho, I want to enjoy the people who've come to visit instead of worrying that I'm not relaxing enough. And when I'm back at Hay House, I want to appreciate the work, the people, and the opportunity to still be doing something I enjoy after all these years.
Life has a funny way of reminding us that there's always something waiting for us in the next season. But there's usually something worth appreciating in this one too.
I'm happy to be back at Hay House, recharged in my own way, and looking forward to the months ahead.
Have a wonderful week.
Wishing You the Best,
Reid Tracy
CEO, Hay House
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