It is noon as I start writing this – and out of the gate, I had a webinar at 9am MDT this morning that got me excited! It was on the merit evaluation criteria of NSERC Alliance grant applications. Which, to many, many sound dry and boring, but given my extensive work on the sustainability grant a couple years ago a few things on the burners now, it was not only prudent, it was enlightening (and moderately frustrating). Upon reflection, I realized most will have no idea was that even is. NSERC is is the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada and is Canada’s federal funding agency for university based research and student training.

I have my Women’s circle this evening and I am looking forward to that. This particular circle on on the Pleasure principle and how we often ignore pleasure in our lives! We aren’t only talking sexual pleasure, but the small things – savouring a cup of coffee, a sunset, a child’s laugh. Soaking up the sunshine, or the warmth of a mother’s hug. Furthermore, allowing ourselves to sit in that pleasure fully and not rush our way through it. Allowing ourselves to own the pleasure and not shy away from it.

My husband and I have decided to splurge and our weekend in Calgary has been UPGRADED to a weekend in Banff! Say WHAT!? Yes, we are going to splurge and stay in Banff National Park, something we have not done since a winter trip we took in 2014? This weekend is a birthday trip, but it’s so much more, I think. A chance to reconnect in one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

Three great things that really brought the day into focus for me. What about you? What energized you today?