Jill had recently moved to New York City to pursue her career in publishing. Ultimately she wanted to develop her own magazine that would cover regional lifestyle choices and highlight local artists and establishments. It was going to be something of a tour of obscure location in the United States, and while she was extremely excited about the idea, she knew it would be at least five years before she could even think about drafting an original version.
She had visited the city a few times in the past and most recently with her good friend Karen at which time they stayed in one of the boutique hotels New York. The trip was for Jill to find a place to live and for Karen to experience the city as it was her first time there. So, they included in their trip a stop at all the major museums and landmark attractions, as well as seeing a Broadway play. Jill thought about that trip recently on a busy afternoon when she wanted to escape from everything. She found employment in New York, which in itself was an incredible feat, but even that was incredibly competitive once she arrived at her first publishing company.
So, that afternoon, all Jill could think about was finding a spot to be alone. She laughed at the idea, even her apartment had a roommate. As she walked past Central Park, something she usually just went right on by, she looked out at the beautiful greenery and her feet seemed to guide her out into its openness. And while she was definitely not the only one in the park, the soothing waters of the fountain calmed her nerves. And as she looked around at the other people, they too seemed like they had left the city for a moment and were in some magical wonderland. She found her way to the Conservatory Garden and thought how lovely it would be to take a nap right there on the ground. This became Jill’s private sanctuary in New York and would often go there in the early mornings to do her yoga.