As the Earth continues to teach about change, we move from the depths of winter toward Spring. Here at my house, all of the rain that dumped almost a full years worth of water in the space of a few weeks, has transformed my backyard into a flower garden. Beauty, once again, is abundant!
The seasons fold one into the other and the years can slip by. In the process of living, it is understandable that we need to “catch up” with ourselves; to bring things current or to “collect” all of our parts while shedding what is no longer supporting our wellness. I mentioned to a friend recently that when I look into the mirror I don’t recognize myself. And she said “Well, for the past several years you’ve been focusing your attention on the inside. So that makes sense.” And it does make sense! I am ready to do some much needed catching up with myself. I feel the need to claim my sovereignty and upgrade my “measuring tools,” focused attention, and intentions. Using the measurements of 20+ years ago has me always coming up short, and that just isn’t accurate anyway.
Boundaries… Still? Yep this is a perfect application for some internal boundaries to be put to work. Using Nature as a template, nothing stands still. “All is in motion” and becoming something else, more, different. That includes us! Being in the flow of life and in the “thriving” lane, will be aligned with our continual awareness and provision of these shifts. Boundaries are essentially the delineation of how much or how little of something. It’s a dividing line, if you will.
The things that we allow or set as a priority is correlated to what tends to happen. Tracking this for ourselves will inform us a great deal. When I have a tight schedule and not enough time for everything I want to do, what tends to drop? Yep, something I can “live without”. Of course that is part of any adult life from time to time. But, tracking myself I will become aware that this is a pattern, it repeats like a habit. That is not sustainable. That may stem from a belief that we are not “as important” as the other… DEI (diverse, equitable and inclusive) refers to us too!! And every choice or value judgement will reflect our bias.
Tending to our “Energy Tank” is also paramount. What adds to yours? Is it a priority? Turns out, the most beneficial aspects of well being are the least complicated. Our minds have a knack for controversy and complication. Consider the power of silence. Sitting in silence or meditation even 5 to 10 minutes each day will cultivate a profound resiliency, as we claim our inner terrain and its calm centering there. And, as caregivers and women, we are an influencer on others. What are we modeling? Hmmm? If we treat ourselves with love, respect and equability; we give others “permission” to do the same and maybe some ideas as to HOW to do that.