I feel like I have fallen off the map lately. Over a month ago Bea had major surgery on her foot. She can’t put any weight on the cast so I have become the care taker of all the chickens, the dogs, the cats, the land, her and me.
It took me a while to realize I kept forgetting about me, but an ear infection reminded me, or at least the pain from the ear infection did. Louise Hay says that is an avoidance to listening. I certainly wasn’t listening to my needs!
Do you ever forget to put yourself first?
I have found that I keep turning up the volume until I listen to my spirit, that inner wisdom that constantly whispers to me. I can wait until the drama gets huge or listen to the first whispers.
Lately I have oscillated between listening to the gentle whispers and crashing into the cosmic 2×4’s
Cosmic 2×4’s
Years ago I realized if I payed attention there were warning signs that said, “Duck, cosmic 2×4 coming” or “Hitting that upcoming 2×4 WILL hurt, change course now!” It has been years since I’ve had to even think about ducking.
These past few months have been a wonderful reminder. I could tell myself the story about how hard it is and how overwhelming doing everything is or enjoy the process.
I have a beautiful property, a sanctuary, loving partner that is struggling, three awesome kittens, 4 grown cats, 2 dogs that love me, lots of chickens and you. (Thanks for being part of my journey and taking the time to read my ramblings)
I am surrounded by love (we all are really) so I can enjoy the ride. Just spread my wings and soar.
So love or fear?
One of my strongest beliefs is: Only the love is real. Granted it is a belief and the results of embracing it are incredible. Try it you might like it!! What have you got to lose? Judgment, fear, anger, a feeling of separation?
Let go and let the love flow. Only the love is real, make that your mantra and see what happens!
As always I love to read your thoughts in the comment section below!!
Fully embracing the love,
Susan
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Hi Susan,
As usual, perfect timing as I’m in a whirlwind of positive
and negative situations. Need to remember to take time for my inner self and just go with the flow. Thank you.
Also, I have missed your dailies and just re-signed up. Yay!
Thanks Claudia. I love the synchronicity of life. I used to have a poster on my wall. It was a picture of a little duck coming out of a huge barrel. The caption was, “Go forth and conquer.” That little duck had it going on!
Take care of yourself Susan. It’s so easy to rush around caring for everybody and then forget about yourself. Your natural immune system gets compromised because you are so tired and then you are sick. Those of us who care about others all do it. I recently discovered a Sufi mantra, The person who takes all cares into one care, the care of simple staying present, will be cared for by that presence which is creative love. Gillian x
Thanks Gillian – ah yes divine love
a nice letter , Susan, very interesting to read.It is true we need to take care of ourselves and sometimes it is easy to forget.
There is really only one person in our lives and care for ourselves we must!
Lovely reminder to put self-care at the top of the everr-present and pressing To-Do List. (My 2nd reminder today!).
As I read this quote came to mind…A Chinese proverb I believe:
“Confront the difficutly while it is still small.”
Sending good thoughts…
Elizabeth
So true – the longer we wait the bigger the ‘mess’ gets
Guilty guilty and guilty until I get sick then I can do no more.
I am forever guilty of not taking time for myself, or putting me first, because out of love I put others before me.
I shall try for a more balanced approach, thanks to your reminder letter.
Love
Jeanette x
You can choose guilt or love – love just works better in our lives. When I put myself first I find I actually get more done, enjoy doing it and feel better at the end of the day.
You deserve love, let it in!