My days often feel busy when I’m traveling to rowing regattas or going down to the river to practice. There is also something meditative about it, though, sitting on the boat’s little seat as the oars move in rhythm and the landscape goes by. The road trips often feel like that as well, especially in October, passing through miles of forests with colorful autumn leaves.

This weekend we’re in Boston for the famous Head of the Charles regatta. Our mixed double did not get in, despite being at the top of the waitlist; so, I am not rowing. My husband will row his single on Friday morning, and I’ll be carrying his oars to and from the dock. Still, it’s a good vacation for me, spending some time away from the usual workday busyness.

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”