Sun, Sand and Grounding: It’s the Small Things

It’s Sept 2025 in Batumi, Georgia. I came for the final GITA (Georgian Innovation Technology Agency) Grants program and I’m stressed. Home is a mess, some financial payments did not show up on time and I’m in the middle of several big business initiatives besides all the IC stuff I need to do here. Jet lagged to boot. To say I was a mess was an understatement. 

Yet I’m at the Paragraph Hotel which is one of the nicest places I’ve ever been. With views of the sea that are unparalleled. A pool that juts into the Black Sea & beautiful black sand beaches renowned for their healing effect. 

So instead of locking myself in the room to work. I took a small break. Hit the gym and some weights. Got some sun. I walked the hot black sand beach to get some grounding and dipped in the Black Sea and the amazing pool. I breathed and everything just seemed clearer and brighter. I just felt better. Things seemed lighter. 

So whenever you are feeling stressed and down. Take a small break and get into nature. Even if it’s just for an hour. Breathe a bit and things will be alright. Step back to go forward.