Something has shifted in how I roll over the past few years.

I’ve historically defaulted to being an achiever, sometimes to a fault. I love meaningful work, a full calendar, witnessing fellow humans and their teams flourish, and I took pride in my capacity to hold a lot.

Then life changed.

A few seasons of grief arrived all at once. Those experiences, alongside running a business, supporting clients, graduate studies, and the fullness of life, changed my lens on some things. My commitments remain and my fire is still alive, but what constitutes healthy living and leading has shifted for me.

One of the unexpected gifts of being confronted with grief has been yoga. I used to think it was too slow for me. Now it’s become one of the top ways I resource myself. I leave feeling more grounded, alive, and creative.

It’s also made me think differently about leadership. The cultures we create are shaped not only by what we say, but by what we do, what we don’t do, the boundaries we honour, and the permission we give ourselves to replenish. People notice what we normalize.

Intentionally resourcing myself in ways I never would have prioritized in earlier years isn’t pulling me away from what I want to be and do. It’s expanding my capacity for it all, and I’m here for it.

A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated, skillful community at Ma Wellness & Yoga for creating such a special place to do things differently in this chapter.

What are the people around you learning from the way you sustain yourself?

Here’s to you, and your growing fervor in life and leadership.

Eva