Spring has sprung

It's a beautiful spring morning today and although these pretty daffodils are not blooming in my yard yet, it won't be long and I'll have some of these yellow beauties to share with the world - or at least passers by.

For me, spring brings with it so many things, but mainly new opportunities and hope.  Everything has laid dormant over the winter.  Oh, sure, there are some things that spring to life during every season, but there is also a time for rest and that's what I consider winter.  Ok - so, depending on the phase of your life - you may be laughing and thinking a time for rest would be welcome!  HA!  At any rate, nature takes a rest and allows things the opportunity to replenish, prepare for what lies ahead.

As such, it's something that we need to do for ourselves and often get so caught up with all the "busy-ness" of life.  In being "busy" we forget that we, too, need to rest, relax, replenish.  In all reality, self-care is not in any way a selfish act, but a necessary thing.  If we do not take care of ourselves, it is much harder to take care of others.  Our bodies break down.  Our minds break down.  Our souls can even break down.

How can this be fixed?  How can you find the time?  What about all those other duties and responsibilities?  Well, it doesn't have to be hours that need to be set aside or even days.  Perhaps it's simply rising a few minutes earlier and simply breathing in and out or meditating or having that first cup of coffee in peace.  Perhaps it's taking a few minutes after the crazy morning routine of breakfast and spouses/children are off on their day.  Perhaps it's actually getting up and stepping away from your desk for a few minutes and breathing in some fresh air.  Perhaps it's something more grand - a day at the spa, a vacation, a weekend away, a drive through the countryside/mountains/coastline.  Perhaps it's taking a moment to send a handwritten note to a friend, love one or even acquaintance.  Simply put, it doesn't have to be something massive, but just a few moments - even one minute that you put everything aside and simply just be.

Give it a try.  Let me know how it goes.  I would love to hear what little or big things you do.

As always........

Take care of you
​~Kelley

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