Friday Blooms - Weekends Are for Rest, Respite, and Recovery—And I Find Mine by the Sea

Hello Bloomers!

Weekends are meant for slowing down, stepping back, and breathing deeply. After a long week (or weeks because we all know how time flies) filled with work, responsibilities, and the endless to-do lists that never seem to shrink, I find myself craving a reset. And for me, there’s no better place to recharge than the ocean.

There’s something about the rhythmic crashing of the waves, the salty mist on my skin, and the endless horizon that allows me to let go. The moment my feet touch the sand, I feel an instant sense of relief, as if the weight of the week is being lifted with each tide.

The ocean is my escape.

Pacific Grove, Monterey Coast

It’s where I disconnect from the demands of daily life and reconnect with myself. The sound of the waves drowns out the noise in my head, the cool breeze carries away my stress, and the vastness of the sea reminds me how small my worries really are in the grand scheme of things.

I walk along the shore, breathing in the fresh sea air. With each inhale, I welcome calm; with each exhale, I (try to) release the tension that’s been building throughout the week. There’s something healing about being near the ocean—its gentle power, its unwavering rhythm, its ability to simply be.

Weekends should be about rest, respite, and recovery. They should be about pausing, about finding moments of joy in the simple things. For me, it’s the ocean. For you, it might be a quiet morning with a book, a slow walk in nature, or an afternoon spent baking something warm and comforting.

Whatever it is, honor it.

We all deserve that space to reset. To breathe. To just be.

So this weekend, I’ll be by the sea. Where will you be?

Our cocker rescue Corey ~ he happens to love the beach as much as I do!