🧺 washing machines, cell phones & self care

...for the mother who has no time

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Hi Love,

How’s your heart today? How are you nurturing yourself, Dear One?

The digital musical tone sounded across the house. I rose from the floor, excusing myself from a magical tea party with my girls, to move the clothes from the washing machine to the dryer…

I thought began to edge its way through my mind…

The conveniences of life are a gift and yet we accept them into our lives…never truly pausing to consider what the gift offers us.

We are surrounded by so many incredible conveniences. Our phones, like the Swiss Army Knives of the digital age, connecting us to one another. Allowing us to access information and order anything with a few taps.

As we open our arms to the technology that allows us to do things faster and with less physical effort.

We’ve been given the gift of time. We’ve been given the gift of time. 🕰️

But as we continue to be surrounded by a culture that feeds us an instruction manual that instructs us to do more, be more.

That we are not productive if we are not consistently hustling and striving.

We’ve filled this gift of time with more…

💛 more “shoulds'“

💛 more activities

💛 more pressures and responsibilities

…without realizing what we’re saying “yes” to or acknowledging that we have a choice in the matter.But please do not fret, Dear One. Because here, in this moment, is an opportunity to pause.

Right now, as you soak in this message you can choose to awaken to your heart’s desire and what you actually want to fill your life with.

This time that currently feels so full and busy…. ask yourself “What do I want to do with this gift of time?”

For me, the message that’s coming through from within is…

This time is for you, Love.

Time to care for your well-being.

You are here in this one body to experience life, and the best way to do that is to nourish yourself, mind, body, and soul.

Nourish yourself with whole foods from the earth, take leisurely walks in nature, read, play, write, paint, and laugh.

As you tend to your well being you’ll be better able to stay connected to who you are, to remember your Truth, and have more energy for the things that matter most to you.

This gift of time is yours to connect with your children. To really Be with them.

Gaze into their eyes and hearts. You were put together on this journey not by accident but with great intention.

Your journey will lead you to growth and joy. And it’s always unfolding perfectly.

Even the parts you perceive as bumpy.

You don’t need to do more, be more to be the best mom for your kids.

Allow yourself to be in a state of play and connection and trust that you are always held on this journey.

What I do I want to intentionally do with this gift of time?

I am choosing to fully receive this gift of time. 💝

Not cramming it full of more things to do for the sake of keeping busy…but instead, placing my hand over my heart in gratitude and asking myself…

What do I need today?

How do I want to show up?

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Sending you Love Always,

Catherine

How are you choosing to receive the gift of time, Love? 💕✨

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You are loved. 💖

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