Unwise Choice

 "When a single light joins with another,

it grows in its strength."

Marilyn Eagen

The holidays offer social gatherings, creative community events, and people constantly bustling around us, so it is even more important to set aside time for the self. With our intent to meet the needs of others, it is imperative we must keep ourselves nurtured. This means eating properly, maintaining sleep patterns, and sculpting out quiet time in spite of what we are called to do.

Please recognize when emotional strength in particular begins to wane. Then listen to the inner voice before it starts screaming protests. Prioritize daily expectations and when the list is complete, do not add more, take time to rest. Rest can mean a leisurely cup of tea, a quick chapter in a book or hot epsom salt bath to restore and renew.

We can get so caught up in our holiday routines that we do not find time for those closest to us, as we know they will understand our absence. However, this is a very unwise choice. A quick meet and greet will recalibrate our energy levels.  We will feel seen and heard while exchanging love that can only be shared between sisters of the heart.