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Preparing for CarlyMarie Project 2015

September has disappeared and October is just a few hours away.  October for me means a month of devoted reflection and remembrance while I complete the Carly Marie Project Heal.  I started this a few years ago and have found it to be healing each time I go through it.  I am always touched by the changes that happen through each year(s).

This years list is most certainly geared the most toward grief reflection and a little less focused on just the child(ren).  I can see how even Carly Marie is changing in her own grief as she presents the topics we will cover this year.  I am looking forward to many and to the challenge of a few.

If you have experienced the loss of a child or even the inability to have children, I encourage you to take the time to reflect on these topics through the month.  It is a challenge but one with such emotional comfort and growth.  By the end of the month I feel a peace overcome my heart.  Oddly enough I feel the ability to put away some of my grief and move ahead a little stronger, lighter, and content.

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The CarlyMarie Project – Day 22

                                        Self Care

 

Self Care*

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“To experience peace does not mean that your life is blissful.
It means you are capable of tapping into a blissful state of mind
amidst the normal chaos of a hectic life.”

Jill Bolte Taylor

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This quote says it so well.  My life is often so busy that I don’t spend nearly enough time on self care.  At this point in my life I can’t even shower without a little one sneaking in or coming in crying because their toy was taken by a sibling. I try to fit time in here and there but I realize I need to make a little time for it too.  I think that is a big reason why this project is so important.  October is my biggest self care wrapped up in 31 days.  Each day means planning and searching, typing and erasing, happy and sad tears.  It means 31 days of 1-3 hours worth of self care mixed with a toddler, 2 preschoolers, 2 elementary kids, a husband, and all the household things a stay-at-home mom does.  To be honest it takes a big cup of courage each morning but it is my favorite time of year because I have a found an important reason to make time for my grief.  It is a reason that doesn’t make me feel selfish about because I can squeeze it in here and there and I can still be there for my family.  The CarlyMarie Project isn’t for everyone but for me it is the best self care time I don’t have to ask for. 🙂

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