I found a post on Pinterest and it really got me thinking…. how many people today REALLY know what is important to them and why?
This thing, of having Core Values, feels lost to today’s society. Everyone is screaming about what they “Believe.” Yet how many took the time to evaluate the information media, politics, family, and friends, social circles and educators throw at them?
With all this noise on what you should think (believe), how does one hear their inner voice?
If you have questions about what you believe… or if you just want to be CLEAR and have Facts and Reason behind your Core Values… check out this article and do some writing.
It’s been a rough few days. Depression, anxiety, restless nights, challenging work situations to solve, and family members feeling stressed out… not sure what weighs more, but I’m tired and tired of sitting in this uncomfortable place.
Right now I’m coming down off an anxiety rush. I took 2 days off to spend with my family while my amazing Mother-in-law is visiting, and both nights I woke with panic over work! … not that I could do ANYTHING about work at 2:30 am. *SIGH*
Even when I’m relaxing, I feel like my mind is spinning it’s wheels on overtime!
Please, tell me I’m not the only one???
Yet even with my mind doing crazy things, I’m still working each day to not only enjoy the season, but find reasons to be grateful and ways to bring joy into the world around me. For example, today is busy: full of appointments, most of which appeared today (unexpected). The upside: even though I’m caring for a client (technically not my job), he’s very sweet AND his wife is an amazing decorator! I’m sitting in this beautiful room with huge windows looking out on a very soggy, wet day.
Client’s homeBeautiful windows and pretty things
In every situation, great or small, there is beauty and gratitude if we look for it. This morning I was aggravated at a last-minute cancellation by a caregiver scheduled to take this client. Now, I’m sitting in a beautiful room listening to the rain and working from my cellphone.
I had a totally different plan for my day… but if it had gone according to plan, I’d be running errands in the pouring rain instead of writing my Blog In this beautiful space.
I know this time of year can be stressful (is stressful) with all the additional commitments to family, community, and even work. The challenge is to pause and enjoy the view: Christmas trees, lights up every where, movies with happy endings, delicious food, mail that is NOT bills.
Carve out those moments to take a mental picture that remind us how truly blessed we are! Each commitment is a testament to the people and communities YOU bring something meaningful to because of your presence and commitment to them.
So, I know I’m a week late… What can I say? Life gets crazy, but then that’s why we need Gratitude!
Things I am grateful for this year:
A new job… Full-Time!
Starting EVE: Empowerment Vitality Evolution
All the new skills I’ve learned: Building a website, Instagram, Building a Facebook Page & Group, learning how to do Lives… so many new things!
The really Amazing New Women I’ve met through starting the group, the Blog, Instagram
My daughter’s success in her Freshman year (there was much anxiety leading up to this!)
Re-instated Weekly Date Nights with my Partner
Feeling like I’m fulfilling my purpose in all areas of my life
Friends old and new 💕
Wow! So much to be grateful for! I am truly Blessed 🥰.
I hope this post encourages you to evaluate what you have to be grateful for. Bring that gratitude into the new Decade and leave your disappointments in 2019.
I’m currently on Day 3 of a migraine headache making me want to rip my head off.
How am I typing right now? Because I’m in the low throb between mind-numbing pain.
Everyone has great suggestions for headaches: lavender tea, acupuncture, neck exercises, icing neck/head, migraine meds, Excedrin, sinus treatment, caffeine… the list goes on.
I’ve tried 90% of these and I still suffer.
My answer: sleep it off. It sounds lazy, but honestly no one solution has worked consistently except REST.
Which brings me to another question… when your body malfunctions, how often do YOU find rest is the answer?
I’m not talking about real disease or illness where medical intervention is necessary.
I’m talking about headaches, pain, colds, flu, body aches and pain… your body’s way of SCREAMING at you to take a break and instead medicate to keep going. Until which point your body makes you STOP.
Why is it so hard to accept that we all, each and every human, need rest and reflection?
It seem that today rest and reflection have become “dirty” words. Action and pursuit are the only answers for success.
This year has been one of great change and goal achievement for me. It has also been a year of Listening: to my inner voice and my body.
As 2019 comes to a close and we are on the brink of a new decade, I challenge readers to reflect and evaluate where you are in personal goal achievement and personal health.
Make 2020 about BALANCE, self-care, listening to your inner voice MORE than the world’s noise on who you need to be.
Personally, I fight hard to keep my wonder. I enjoy meeting new people, learning new things, read, stop and observe my surroundings, and let my mind wander!
Empowerment.Vitality.Evolution. 