It's been a hard week.
I had some harsh words with an old friend. My computer broke. It's in the shop -- which is a problem since my online program is under-way. Plus all the usual life stuff. Life is intense sometimes. Can you relate? But something else was going on too. This longing. It was deep. An unmet need from forever ago. And it kept driving me from within. This strong, unshaking desire to take care of myself. It didn't stop. I usually go way into over-drive. Work all the time. Totally over-ride my needs. I love my life, but truth is I feel oppressed by life more often than I'd like to admit. (An old pattern from my childhood that takes a lot of time and compassion to change.) This week something different was going on. I started doing what I *wanted* to do. I started meeting my needs through my actions. Like for real. There was no stopping me. I went out dancing one night. Got out for two walks in the woods with friends, and another jog on the trails by myself. I went to a yoga class. 4 acts of self-care in one week!! It was like the light went on. Did I have time for all that? Nope. But I made time. And I was more productive, calmer, more content and fulfilled than I've felt -maybe ever. And I want more. Self-care is one of the foundations of positive parenting. I could hear a voice echoing in my head every time I urged a client to schedule in that time for themselves. Was I taking care of myself? I'm no poser. I practice what I teach, and encourage in others. But I know first-hand the blocks to self-care are REAL, especially if you have small children. Self-care is not just going to happen. We have to want it. Open up to it. Make it happen. Until you want more and more. And self-care sustains itself. It's Wednesday. Hump Day. How can you schedule something in for you today or tomorrow? Because you deserve it. You're the gift of your children's lives. And you deserve all the care and celebrating in the world. What can you do today, or sometime this week, just for YOU? You got this. All the best, Megan
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Mama Megan
Hi friends, I write from the heart to tell my life story, and the story of those in my neighborhood called life. Research shows that our children's emotional & mental health is contingent upon us parents being able to tell our life story, or "coherent narrative." This is my coherent narrative, my life story in the making, with some of what I love in life too. My goal is to share my life in a way that is real, uplifting & positive- sometimes serious, sometimes fun. In my practice, I inspire parents to empowerment through reclaiming our life stories and learning respectful discipline. My work is my offering to our children- our future. Wishing you all a happy family! Archives
May 2021
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