I've had a life changing experience that happened to me a little over a week ago! I had a dream that my mom (who passed away 8 yrs ago) came to me in that dream, she expressed much concern and disappointment towards me! She mentioned that she was saddened at how little time and effort I was putting towards caring for "MYSELF". It frightened me enough that I woke up from this dream, that seemed all too real! Shortly after having this strange dream, I experienced the worst "Panic Attack" in my whole entire life! It was painful enough that it mended PERFECTLY with my dream.
My body and mind were telling me in more than one way that I not only needed to slow down and take a breather, but I needed to "TAKE BETTER CARE OF ME"... It has been exactly 11 days since this all took place and let me tell you that these 11 days have been the best days for Kierstin in a long time.
Simply because I've decided to put ME first. Me first, so that I can give 100% of me to my children, my husband and towards whatever else I need in my life that will make me better! It's made such a difference making little adjustments in my eating habits, fitness habits, attitude habits and sleeping habits. I now listen to my body more, and what it's telling me, especially when it's time to sleep. Getting those 8 hours of sleep created a new inner peace, less aches and pains and a more complete day without feeling tired.
I was such a clean freak before, and a worry wart! Without me knowing, "this way of living" was taking full control of my life! Now, with Chores getting done when I can do them, it leaves me about a 1/2 of the day left over to spend on my family, with my family, for myself which = better attitude and a better mom. I don't worry about how long it's going to take me to walk a mile, but rather enjoying the walk while reaching my goal. I actually hear the sounds around me, the wind, the birds, the ocean crashing against the rocks. I have greater appreciation for the nature that surrounds me. I feel spiritually and physically opened to my mind and soul and I'm taking SMALL steps to make BIG changes to better my life.
So whoever said superwoman isn't real???...........they lied, because we have this "SUPERWOMAN" in all of us! We just need to take the time out of our busy busy lives to listen and feel our inner self speaking to us.
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Speak to me "Superwoman"! Even as I read this I'm thinking I NEED to do the same...and then I fall back into lazy mode. I need a angelic visitor! Oh wait, they might come take me away...nevermind...I'll just take the hints you shared! Thanks!
Great blog. It's funny you mentioned that because just recently I've been able to put myself first as well. Just with little stuff like shopping, everytime I go to the store I buy my kids and husband stuff but never myself. So I have been walking in old clothes for years. I finally decided to buy stuff for myself and I love it. I don't feel guilty treating myself now. It's hard to adjust to but we deserve it as mothers, to take time for ourselves.
AMEN SISTA, AMEN!!!
Damn Keers,
I did the same finally too. Man you go and for reals that is the
BUSINESS!!! SPEAK ON IT MAMA!
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