Peach Friedman
author, educator & trainer
intuitive fitness for women

Here we are recognizing another Labor Day: another Monday off of work, another summer winding down. This time of year, I always wish I was back in school, reading lots of books and filling my days with learning. Of course, my days are filled with learning since that’s just life, right? I can’t seem to get through a day without being challenged in some way that lets me learn and grow from some new situation.

This has been one of the most memorable summers of my life. From my wedding and honeymoon to my first pregnancy, I’ve spent half my time blissed-out, and the other half miserable with morning sickness and massive fatigue. Somewhere in between all of that physical and emotional energy output, I’ve managed to squeeze in a few fun weekend trips…

My sister and I hiking together at Echo Lake, near Lake Tahoe

Touring the Disney Music Hall in Los Angeles

And all the while my attention has been on the future, gearing up for the release of my book in November (so soon now!), and the birth of our baby in the winter.

I do my best to stay as present as possible, given so much on the horizon, because I know that while planning for the future is useful (and I can’t help it–I’m an obsessive ‘planner’), it can also get in the way of experiencing my life as it is today. My husband helps me stay in ‘the now,’ reminding me often that I’ll never have this summer again: newly wedded and pregnant for the first time, every day a surprise!