Lately I have let myself get overwhelmed. I am very good at it.
Years ago I learned the power of negitive self talk, and took a few days to be really concious of how much I do it. I knew I did it, I knew I did it A LOT. But I was SHOCKED when I conciously or subconsiously payed attention to how much of my brain space was really being wasted by it. I even believed it. It stemmed from guilt of a an unhealthy lunch I just had to make for my kids, to not having my house immaculate, to not having the perfect body, etc. etc. etc. Not to mention comparing, comparing, comparing.
It not only affected me but affected the way I was as a mother and a wife and even a friend.
Lately it has seemed to be getting the best of me again and I am determined to not let my kiddos or husband OR myself suffer over things that ARE NOT important!! I am not going to die thinking about the perfect clean house I had or how so and so was more organized than me. I want to die knowing I soaked up every last minute with my family. The good, the bad and the ugly.
I want to be PRESENT!
I feel it's the greatest gift we can give ourselves and the people we love. I want my daughters to grow up with peace inside about themselves. I have a big job to do. It's a hard thing to do in this world but I am going to do my best.
I am grateful for ALL I have.
I came across this video from a mother who I look for inspiration EVERY morning You can easily access her blog by clicking onto the blue type writer on the right of my screen. I know you will come away with a fresh perspective, no matter what faith you are...Enjoy
Blessings, Love and Light to everyone.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
What's Important
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4 comments:
I love her...i don't know her but I love her and wish I knew her. She is so inspiring and truly truly lives in the moment. I too read her blog. It seems to bring me back to the moment.
Thanks for your post, it seems like us Mom's take on so much that we forget sometimes what is really important and forget about ourselves in the middle of it all as well. I to feel the same way and it make me just feel a little better knowing that someone else is feeling the same way too.
Elle you are one of the best moms I know. I have to tell you that you are not alone in feeling those feelings. I have them on a daily bases. I am inspired at the way you raise your girls.
I think everybody has hard times and if they say they don't they are lying. There is a lot us women have to do and it gets very overwhelming sometimes! You are an amazing mom and you have three beautiful little girls who adore you and Greg. You also have have an amazing family. I'm very grateful to be a part of it! I think your family needs a little California time soon. A little sun, Disneyland, beach and Sprinkles will make you feel better! We love you!
P.S. Whoever made that video did an amazing job!
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