Time to reset your center

 

My sixty sixth birthday portrait

After making it through Christmas, New years, Valentine's day, Easter, Mothers day,

Father's day, and Fourth of July (did I miss any?) it's time to look back, see all the things you did right for your health and well being and reset your your center. I know I do.

What do I mean by this? Sometimes things get away from us. The pressure and being overwhelmed by "events" and  family holidays, our self care and health take a back seat.

Then why would I say to look back and see all the things I did right? Wouldn't it be better to look back and see all the things I failed to do in this past year?  WRONG!!  This is absolutely about moving forward on our journey and not about tearing ourselves back down in total failure. Those thoughts are quite easy to dredge up. It can take quite a bit of work to look at the positive progress we have made. Notice I say "we".  I include myself as it is not my purpose to say "look at what I'VE done"! Why can't you? I'm on a journey of my own, and so are you. It doesn't matter where you are on that journey, it's important that you simply are.

I could have definitely done things "better" and it would be really easy to dredge it all up. 
A major accomplishment I achieved was to eat wonderful healthy foods that nurtured my body and my soul.
Here I am trying to say all of the progress I've made, and in my head I'm thinking "yeah, but what about the times I...?Those are the exact times I have to say out loud "stop"! My family just says "that's just mom thinking again".  Moving on.

I pay more attention to self care then I ever have in my life.  I was taught to always put others first (sound familiar?) and I shouldn't be selfish. Again WRONG!!  Where I used to have to justify it, I revel in it all and know it's one of the most wonderful habits I've developed.  It's the only way to function in this overstimulated world.

I'm performing again after too long an absence. I will tell you that putting myself out there was beyond scary. I faced it. I did it. I gave it my all. The response was overwhelming and my self esteem rose tenfold. 

I'm having a closer relationship with my beloved dog Ella. That might sound weird to some, but she's an essential part of my self care.  Ella Blue is thirteen years old now and we relate on many levels.  I see her constant happiness that comes from living in the moment   She has taught me more about  joyful living than any book, class or human ever has.  The reason I include people is they always come with their own baggage. Ella's excited by everything. I could have just gone out to get the mail and she's so excited you'd think I had been gone a week. Oh, she just came in for some "loves." Time to take a break!

Ok, I'm back. Ell was on the receiving end of some belly loves,(she doesn't reciprocate, but that's ok)  some carrots and I got a cup of coffee with cinnamon. Ah, I'm refreshed and ready to finish my blog entry.  You see how a little pause of self care can go a long way.
So before the craziness of the rest of the year begins all over again, we have to continue to make self care our top priority.

Carve out that precious time for yourself. Get some of your favorite healthy foods together and make a lovely meal. Relish every bite. Food should be a loving gift we give ourselves.   Most of all continue be kind to your body, your mind and spirit.

Welcome to the next leg of our journey.  Blessings. 


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