Posts Tagged ‘self care’

The baby is wailing at the top of her lungs.  She was sleeping peacefully.  Now she’s wide awake and crying away.

That’s what you hear coming through the baby monitor at your friend’s house.  The two of you are chatting away, when your visit is interrupted by the sounds of the baby.  What happens next?
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You’re at the office with a to-do list a mile long, plus an urgent project from your boss.  In fact, you’re expected at a meeting for that project in 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, your head cold has moved into your chest.  You’re worn out from coughing.  You really need to make an appointment with your physician.  Today.  What happens next?
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When the baby started crying, what happened next?  Do you think her mother stopped what she was doing, went to her child, and soothed her?  I sure do.

When you’re not feeling well, what do you do?  Read the rest of this entry »

When I was a kid, we played outside all day as much as possible, all year long, whether or not the weather permitted.

We rolled down green hills, we rested under shady trees, we watched bugs by lying on our stomachs in the grass.  We gazed at stars at night.  We walked in the rain and splashed in puddles.  We reveled in the snow – in fact, the more the better!

You name it; we were outside exploring the natural world.  And relishing every moment.

And then I grew up.

And I went from my house to Read the rest of this entry »

You are on the path to your fulfilling life.

You’re investing in yourself and in your future.

You’re working toward achieving your goals.

You’re taking care of yourself.

I hope you’re savoring that.  I hope that you’re feeling good about yourself and your path.
I hope also that you’re being kind to yourself.

This path won’t be straight.  It won’t be easy every step of the way.  Be flexible and open.

These habits that you are forming and Read the rest of this entry »