2. Go Easy On Me - comparison kills joy
Any Adele fans out there? The tune popped into my head the moment I put pen to paper.
Her voice just has so many layers of emotion in each note. She has real talent. Mind you, I'm not referring to her singing. I admire the sheer power she has over her own emotions. And further, to create empathy through radio waves around the globe.
In comparison to the struggles and sympathies of motherhood, I don't know about you, I often feel bewildered, overwhelmed, and out of control. I want to crawl inside myself and mark my face with a capital “F” for Failure
🛑 STOP RIGHT THERE! 🛑
Don't go down that road. It is an ugly world of, "Why can't I be as disciplined as her?” “Why does her life seem so perfect?"
These insecurities that pop into our heads drain the life force out of your powerful soul.
YOU BIRTHED TINY HUMANS.
Never forget that you are capable of miracles. You are capable of greatness; maybe not all day-every day, but even God took a day off.
He led by example.
The simple fact is: what other people are doing is none of your business. I tell this to my kids all the dang time. It works great when dealing with tattling too. There is a point where inspiration is no longer inspiring. Being too invested in other people’s lives degrades our own self image.
Wanting better for yourself is beautiful! The fact that you found yourself here on my blog is not a coincidence. The Spirit led you to a safe place to evolve your mind and expand your energy. I am SO glad you are here.
I am a mother on the same journey as you. I know you have approximately five minutes to do ALL of the things and I don't want to take more time than I need.
Today's Guide Tip is :
Give Yourself Grace💫
I have been asked, Where do I start? The idea is great, but it's all so overwhelming!
My answer, don't cut yourself down at the roots. If you lead yourself to believe you have to understand and apply everything on day one you're missing the point of #SavoringTheMundane.
This is one of those enjoy the journey kind of deals. You should be excited about the destination, but these seasons are ever-changing. You will never be fully prepares or have all the right answers. Life doesn't pause for you to catch up. Think of motherhood like a relay race. We are developing coping skills in ourselves so that we can pass these healthy ideas onto our kids, and they onto theirs.
The skills I want to develop and practice every day are:
Patience
Empathy
Respect
Appreciation &
Love
If i missed something drop it in the comments.
What values do you want to pass down to the next generation?
With these practices in mind, that doesn't mean we don't leave space for:
Anger
Frustration
Disappointment
Pain &
Hurt
Know that these negative experiences are equally weighted to the former, and remember that we all have to deal with them nearly every day. They should not be dismissed or swept under the rug. We have to learn how to live with them gracefully. That is a topic we will be exploring at a later date. For now, know that your attitude toward these big feelings is the magic needed to begin digesting them.
If you were raised in a home where you adapted to suppress the negative feelings, it's a result of your parents' misunderstandings of how to digest them. Lets break that generational cycle and expose the "bad" feelings with unbiased rationality. That goes for our kids and for our own negative feelings. They will come, and they will keep coming. What will you do to shift your mindset? Let’s try to focus on Our own progress this week.
Identify the person you WANT to become so that you can take steps to become that person!
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