It has been an exhaustively busy week for me and some days found me looking for a quiet space to just sit and breathe so that I might regain my composure. And then I wondered what would be so bad about others seeing me frazzled, at my wit's end...disheveled and imperfect. Maybe it's because I am a mother that I feel like I have to accomplish everything and have it all be its best....or maybe it's just how I am wired. In any case, today is the day where that mental banner of "I can't do it all" is being examined. The rules are changing, not only for my well being, but for the messages I am sending to my daughter.
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I was hoping everything was okay as you had been silent all week. I pray you are okay. You cannot do it all, you know that. Take some time for yourself, rest, reflect, and refresh. And come back as soon as you feel on top of it all again.
Be blessed.............
Oh Joni.... you are so right about the feeling like you have to do it all, but just plain realizing that is not realistic. I am sorry that the week has been so draining... but I love your photo and it makes one breathe slowly and feel peaceful. I hope you find that for yourself today and this week. Yes, our children do grow up fast and it so important for us 'moms' to model healthy self-care to our daughters. My friends keep telling me to 'lighten up!'... I think they are on to something. : ) Thank you for your sweet comments... you are very kind, indeed.
Treat yourself to something soul-nurturing this week, dear friend!
VB
It's a woman thing, I think. I'm glad, though, that you realize you can't do it all; none of us can.
Take care of YOU, Joni, and the rest will fall into place; what doesn't just leave it there. Life can really be difficult sometimes, but you have a great faith. (HUGS)
The most beautiful things are beautiful because they are imperfect.
{{{{hugs}}}}
Nope. You do not have to do it all. I know the feeling your are experiencing but you are right. You MUST take time for Joni.
God Bless You my Sweet friend
Hugs
Patti
I suppose we must take one step at a time in everything that we do, then just keep steppin'.
Yes, I can understand that feeling, Joni..though not always so often for me lately thank goodness. It is sometimes hard to just be able to take time out, and not be perfect, although unfortunately I seem to have perfected the art of being imperfect...hence a messy house, and always many things to catch up on.
I have to remind myself that one day I will get the opportunity to catch up! People come first, things second!
Relax, deep breaths , enjoy the Spring and the next week!
As you know me pretty darn well, but I get that way allot and I feel like I just want to cry or run away, why do we do this to our self's? and you have already taught that sweet spirited daughter of your the best thing already "To love everyone and everything genuinely" I so wish I had the relationship that the both of you have.
LOVE YA
Nettie
Isn't it funny that even in all of this, you are thinking of others rather than yourself. Your first thought in while you can not do it all, is what message am I sending my duaghter...you are such a good momma!!! Your messages are good, and they are loved by many! (including me!)
oh wow.....i haven't visited, cuz i have been busy moving one daughter's stuff to a new rental, painting a room in another's home, taking grandkids to a festival, and painting furniture for another.....superwoman....:) ha!
well....i think i need to come to cali and have coffee (several cups) and we'll just sit for a couple of hours and discuss this subject.....now that would be therapy!!! that is why i love the books by joan anderson.....they talk about this whole thing we mother's place on ourselves of giving, giving, giving until the well is dry.....and never taking time to replenish ourselves.....we just seem to be built that way.....here i've read the books...and i still forget to take time....however, i do recognize the need and i hope i am getting better at it.....i, however, don't need everything to be perfect....but i do feel a need for things to be what everyone's expectations are! :)....where shall we meet?
love you dear friend!
kimberly
I'm glad you're taking a break. You do so much for others and forget how important YOU are. My Mom did the same thing and it does filter down.
Now me? I'm going the other way LOL. All alone here and who cares if it doesn't get done? Of course, this is not good either!!!
We love you Joni, so take care of yourself!
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