Self-Centred Sundays: 7 Things That Have Improved My Health

Friends, when you read this, I’ll be with my soul sisters, in the hinterland, without a lap top, nutting out big visions for the next six months.

I’m predicting that it’ll be an inspiring, high-energy, hilarious couple of days; full of spirited brainstorming, chilly winter bush walks, organic food, and pen-on-paper-o-plenty. Bring it on!

Last Sunday, I was ridin’ solo at Vipassana, and after a brilliant Astrology reading with Ophi from the Astrotwins on Friday night (it’s the first time I’ve explored my astrological chart- wow!), I can’t even tell you how elated I was to hear her say this: No more silent retreats, it’s time to creatively knuckle down.

And creatively knuckle down I shall, along with six other women I love and admire. Time to shine brightly.

In the meantime, in keeping with the self-centred tradition, I thought I might share with you 7 things that have improved my health. Y’know, just ’cause I can!

1. Sobering Up

This is me in Mexico in May last year. It was the last night of our month long holiday, and boy oh boy did we go out with a bang. Glen and I downed something like a dozen tequila shots each (not even kidding!), and I ended up salsa-ing with a middle aged Mexican dude, after he was disgraced by my dance-moves to Justin Timberlake. I think he wanted to teach me a thing or two about real music, and real dancing, and it was one of those experiences that I’ll forever smile at as I look back upon it.

This night is also the last time I was drunk, so the memory’s bittersweet.

My life – the much more sober variety of it – has seen opportunity literally pour into it since I’ve prioritised my health. Whether it be angelic friendships, creative flair, increased fitness, money — all of it has shown up with great speed, and quittin’ the party was the catalyst.

2. Slipping Back Into Student Mode

I’ve been romanticising about studying again for a while now. Having finished my Crystal Healing qualification, I knew I wanted to expand a little more, and go deeper, somehow. Yoga teacher training has been the answer. I feel so at home – so taken care of in that space, and combining the theory of yoga with the physical movement of it – well, it’s just perfect for me. Learning through the body. Yes please.

3. Long Distance Love & Finding My Tribe

I’ve come to learn that I need a lot of space – and again, sobering up was the catalyst for this. My fear-of-missing-out in the past had a grip on me, and I was actually quite a clingy, needy kinda Tara.

Not anymore. Far from it. Space rejuvenates me, it makes me a better woman. It demands that I show up for myself and my work. And also, it has revolutionised my marriage. I ache for Glen while he’s away, but without the clinginess. Every two weeks, as he heads back out to work again, I’m reminded of how much I adore him, how grateful I am for him, and that the ‘sacrifice of time’ is worth it.

And my tribe. Oh, my tribe. Sometimes, I still feel an overwhelming sense of disbelief wash over as I come to understand more and more, I don’t need to wear any masks, anymore. Quite a big revelation for me. Feeling natural and real, feels good. Opening your arms up to your tribe when they show up, feels good.

4. Coffee Enemas

Hardcore self-care. Liver love. Not to mention the clean, clear, sustainable buzz afterwards. Yep, I’m hooked.

5. Working with Belinda

6. The Ocean

Mother Ocean; the sound of her, scent of her. Knowing she’s just across the road. The overwhelming mass of love and healing that I can feel blanket me whenever I’m near her. She’s one of my closest friends, and she’s the perfect companion for this hermit-soul.

7. Devotion

All hail love. In all its shapes and forms. No boundaries-love. No rules-love. Always-expanding, always-present love.

Let me throw another one in there.

8. Self-Centred Sundays

Yep. This blog series in and of itself has positively impacted my life in unmeasurable ways. Dedication to practice and softness, accompanied by a mini-revolution- hells yes! Do join me.

Thanks to my amazing assistant Alana, here’s a collection of how YOU celebrated Self-Centred Sunday this week:

Moving forward, what type of week do you intend on having? Like me, are you feeling creatively powered right now? Or are you settling into some nourishing hibernation? How you feelin’, darlin’? Share with us below.