a bit of solitude does me good. it refreshes me, it allows me to be a better wife, mother, and friend. i find it difficult to be at my best when my own reserves are empty.
as i sat there, in my favorite of places, i closed my eyes and felt the sunlight on my skin and salt air genlty blow through my hair. i reminded myself that i had no where to be. i told myself to relax my shoulders. and breathe.
"me" time is important, but it would be so much easier if someone actually forced me to take it! i forget how much i like me when i'm away too long.
i'd love to know where you go or what you do to "fill your cup" and remind yourself of your blessings.
oh I'm so jealous - that looks gorgeous - I completely agree that I'm a better mom when I get a break, unfortunately it's hard to come by. My daily break comes in the form of a trip to the gym (with a daycare!). I'll take what I can get :) Whatcha readin'?
ReplyDeleteMelissa - I'm reading The Elephant Keeper, but I'm not far enough along to make a judgement, I couldn't take my eyes of the ocean for long enough to make any real progress! I promise, the breaks get easier as the boys get older, as long as we remember that feeling guilty is pointless.
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think of the book - I'm always looking for a recommendation.
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