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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