Why our relationship works

Maybe you saw on the 'gram, but Amy and I went to Lisbon a couple weeks ago for a 'business' trip :) We rarely get 1:1 time together. We plan retreats almost exclusively on WhatsApp, on retreat we are BUSY, and if we see each other in London, it's usually for just a quick meal and squeeze. So it was a real gift to have an entire 48hrs together connecting, practicing, and dreaming. Over time, we've really worked out a flow of our relationship as friends and business partners, but it hasn't always been easy. We've had raw conversations, navigated hard financial decisions, and balanced each others needs and roles, amongst international moves and me having a baby. I truly believe we are still here, because we have so much respect for each other. We are honest, open, understand each other's strengths and contributions, and have aligned values. We also have a lot of LOLs. And grace. The constant practice of softening, letting go, allowing, and goin' wit da flow baby.

For us, Lisbon was also a reminder that relationships require unscheduled time to just be. That gift of space. We had a rough agenda of what we wanted to cover business wise, but left a lot of time open to just connect as friends and be inspired by our surroundings and yoga classes we went to! The foundation of our relationship is yoga, so we almost always end up talking about Nectar, but having that sacred space allowed us to dream big and share our visions, which we just don't get that much time to do. So many seeds were planted and we left with a renewed excitement for how Nectar might unfold. Stay tuned 👀

There's a word in sanskrit called Satkara. It means sweetness. The sweetness that allows relationships to have longevity. Whether that's the relationship with your practice, your partner, parents, kids, your work, business partner, or bestie. What's your sweetness or secret ingredient that makes your relationships last? 

Much love,
Janet