February
The Month of Love…
How about more SELF LOVE ?
During February everyone is so focused on love, but what about self-love?? We become so consumed with others that sometimes we neglect ourselves. Love for our spouse, our children, our family, our friendships. But what about yourself ?? We need to be reminded to look inward as well. WHAT DO YOU NEED ?
Are you kind to yourself ? Do you make time for what you want or care about? Do you listen to your body or spirit when it tells you to SLOW DOWN, TAKE A BREAK, RECHARGE ?? If your anything like me, then you usually wait until your body is no longer giving gentle hints…but is full on SREAMING…hello?!?
I’m definitely learning as I get older to make time for myself, to listen and heed the warning signs. To go with my intuitive feelings and honor what I know deep within my soul that ” I ” need. And it’s ok to put yourself on the list. Actually it’s essential.
Now more than ever, especially after this past year of challenges, stressors and adversities I think we really need to take stock of how EMPTY and depleted we are feeling. If the reservoir is dry THEN how can we fill it? What can we do, to replenish?
It can be as simple as a bubble bath, a good book, to a total weekend away unplugging and rejuvenating. As long as you are continuously giving some of that tender loving care to “YOUSELF” as well as others.
It is wonderful to be a giver and a doer. But be careful ….don’t be a martyr.
Just a Gentle Reminder – Take care of yourself first and the rest will follow.