Checking my emails this morning, I came across an article entitled "Discover a Momentary Miracle".
The timing of this article was absolutely perfect (of course!) as I had just come in the house after walking home from Yoga class. I decided this morning that I would walk to the nearest coffee shop, grab myself a Chai tea and head to the lake to sit and enjoy the sunshine and the singing birds. I didn't stay long, I didn't have to; I was filled up with appreciation for my life in that small moment of giving myself permission to just be for a while.
As I felt this appreciation, I was reminded of a time when I didn't feel joyful about my life. A time when I felt burdened by motherhood and the list of self afflicted "shoulds". My inner struggle sounded alot like "do I stay home to raise my kids or do I go out to work?" I felt like my true calling was to be home with my children and nurture them and at the same time I felt guilty for not going out to work and earn extra money so that we could enjoy a little more freedom. This struggle lead to a host of health problems, IBS, depression and anxiety.
Being reminded of this past situation I felt even more appreciative of my life. I realized how far I have come personally and how much I value each and every moment of my life as a stay at home mom and entrepreneur!
My momentary miracle today is that I understand what it means to really live, Jenn style! No more living for someone else, or by someone else's expectations of me. No more inner struggles of "should I or shouldn't I". No more questionning the direction of my heart. No more apologizing for who I am.
Even if you are living your darkest moments, I believe you can find a momentary miracle. Because; like the article states: "Today holds the chance to build new dreams, achieve new successes, and show new kindnesses."
What is your momentary miracle?
The timing of this article was absolutely perfect (of course!) as I had just come in the house after walking home from Yoga class. I decided this morning that I would walk to the nearest coffee shop, grab myself a Chai tea and head to the lake to sit and enjoy the sunshine and the singing birds. I didn't stay long, I didn't have to; I was filled up with appreciation for my life in that small moment of giving myself permission to just be for a while.
As I felt this appreciation, I was reminded of a time when I didn't feel joyful about my life. A time when I felt burdened by motherhood and the list of self afflicted "shoulds". My inner struggle sounded alot like "do I stay home to raise my kids or do I go out to work?" I felt like my true calling was to be home with my children and nurture them and at the same time I felt guilty for not going out to work and earn extra money so that we could enjoy a little more freedom. This struggle lead to a host of health problems, IBS, depression and anxiety.
Being reminded of this past situation I felt even more appreciative of my life. I realized how far I have come personally and how much I value each and every moment of my life as a stay at home mom and entrepreneur!
My momentary miracle today is that I understand what it means to really live, Jenn style! No more living for someone else, or by someone else's expectations of me. No more inner struggles of "should I or shouldn't I". No more questionning the direction of my heart. No more apologizing for who I am.
Even if you are living your darkest moments, I believe you can find a momentary miracle. Because; like the article states: "Today holds the chance to build new dreams, achieve new successes, and show new kindnesses."
What is your momentary miracle?
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