Here in Bali it’s supposed to be the dry season. Warm, sunny days with temperatures in the high 80′s, and a cool breeze blowing off the mountains.

Our house is built with a completely indoor/outdoor landscape. It has no walls downstairs, and sliding doors on the bedrooms that open up wide to embrace nature. Our view is directly out at the rice fields beyond, and wherever I cast my eyes across the gardens I see nature in all it’s glory. It is a blessing each day to have this in my life.

But right now, it’s been pouring rain for the least three days and the staff at the house spend their days sweeping water off our walkways. Everything feels damp including the sheets on our bed. It’s the tropics, so you know it comes with the territory.

But here’s the thing. I could lament that I’m on vacation and want sunshine and clear days, or I can look for the opportunities that present themselves with the rain. I’m spending more time in personal reflection, watching more movies, reading more books, and working on materials for my new program.

In other words, it’s downtime.

As a human doer, who has spent my life learning how to be a human being, when I’m not doing, I feel unproductive. But in the constant busyness, I miss the opportunities that come with quiet moments.  I get inspired. I feel more connected to nature, and I am connected more with my spirit and with others. This is an opportunity to switch off from the constant need to do, and that’s a rarity in my world. I’m fermenting ideas and I’m giving my body a chance to catch up with my ever-active mind.

Vive La Vacation!