I HAVE PARENTED NOW FOR 27 YEARS AND THE DIALOGUE OFTEN USED AROUND THE NEED FOR ME TIME I HAVE BEEN CURIOUS TO CONSIDER.
As a young mum, I felt the need to conform to this need for me time, a sense of disconnection to look after self. I just couldn't disconnect, and consequently I felt really bad about myself for not!!
People often asked me, as I had 5 children and homeschooled, "When do you get me time?"
My answer was plain and simple, NEVER.
As much as I tried it just wasn't working. So I stopped and asked Why?
I believe we are in this world together. I have a strong desire for unity and to remain connected, whether physically present or not.
So my take on 'Me Time' is to be connected to self and those around you, in the presence of LOVE always and to understand and give freedom to everyone in the family to believe they practice strategies that help us all become a better WE. Our time together as a result is a Thriving situation.
Not just surviving through Life, feeling needy or guilty.
If this resonates, with you, shrug off the guilt and find a different focus. ASK, SEEK and FIND a Life giving way.
So what strategies do you practice that allows you to refresh, revive, restore and reflect, so you can come back physically and display LOVE and the family become a better WE?
How can you teach your children strategies to help them too?
Observe what works and what doesn't.
Give grace to grow in the understanding of it all.
Time in nature.
Fresh air and exercise
Feeling sunshine on my skin
Conscious breath work in small snippets through out the day
Spending time with people who encourage me and build me up
Eating food from the Earth to feed my cells and nerves
Building memorable experiences of love and connectedness as a family
Good sleep, 8-9hrs for adults, 9-12hrs for people under 18.
Living with purpose and direction, order, creativity and enthusiasm
Serving my family and others, with a cheerful and sincere heart
Thinking about good, admirable, praiseworthy, peaceful things
All are ways I have found helpful to practice to become a better we.
Experiencing these things regularly have filled my mind, heart and soul with LOVE.
Love grows with every season, so don't lose heart, stay true, practise the strategies and give permission for everyone in your Life to grow in Love!! Let grace abound!!
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