Self-care

 A teacher of mine posted the following this week:

you can take some time for you and the earth will absorb the weight of your body, the breath will cleanse you in whole, and your mind will create space only for bliss....may we all be so fortunate. [and good news, we are!]

 I read it last night as I lay on the couch feeling a bit overwhelmed and even perhaps a little defeated.  (These feelings always feel odd to me as they are not my normal cape of determination.)

So, being a good student and also wanting to regain my typical world view, I did as she instructed.

I laid down on the floor and let the earth absorb my weight.
I breathed deeply and concentrated on making room in my cluttered mind for bliss.
I laid there for a long time.

And then there was some space.
And then in snuck the bliss......
 
I am very deeply loved and love others deeply.
My energy and mind are strong.
I do work that matters with an amazing group of people dedicated to children and each other.

(Oh, hello well-being.  I am sorry I pushed you out with my mind's nonsense of worry and self-doubt.)

I am so thankful for the lessons that are all around me, pushing me to grow and helping me accept that life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful and neither do I.

Ten hours of sleep, a pumpkin latte, and a long walk later, my cape has been restored to its rightful position.

Self-care, an everyday opportunity and blessing.

(Thank you teacher!)