It starts at home
Today, Jamie asks us: Where do you wish to make a difference?
About 6 months ago I set out on a quest. I wanted to figure out what was causing this empty feeling inside of me, even though I was carrying new life. I found a lot of my answers in The Artist’s Way, through White Hot Truth, by reading your (yes, you!) words, and with the help of Wishcasting Wednesday and Dreamboards. All this attention focused inward, kind of led to a little bit of neglect of the family and home. I don’t mean piles of dirty dishes and mounds of food-encrusted clothes. I mean that I haven’t been as present with my children, with my husband, with the rhythm and structure that is needed within my home.
So where do I wish to make a difference? Here. In my home. I want to make sure that I’m giving more fully of myself to my family and more conscious of its emotional and spiritual needs.
~may you find the balance you are looking for…continue to nourish your soul and allow those feeling to overflow into your family life…we all go through change and process whats needed for ourselves…and for our family…you are aware and accept what needs to be done…but alas always remember you…they need you healthy mind body spirit too…as Alisha wishes for herself so I wish for her…may your balance come forth just as you wish it to be…brightest blessings~
thank you faerwillow
As Alisha wishes for herself, so to do I wish for her as well. I can relate to trying to find and maintain that balance between filling your own cup and filling those of your family
Just remeber, if Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy, so don’t stop taking care of yourself!
Haha! So true though.
I believe we can be present for our families and still find the sould nourishment we need for ourselves because balance is a fluid dance that shifts and changes almost daily sometimes. Blessings on your jouney. As Alisha wishes for herself so I wish for her
Yes, balance is fluid. I need to remember that.
As Alisha wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. Keep pressing on, you’ll get there!
I understand this so much. It takes time and energy to really dig down deep and peel the layers away. Sometimes I wish I could just go someplace all by myself to figure things out but I really know that’s not a reality. I love my husband and kids too much. It’s all in the balance and my wish for you today is to continue on with the balance and the self-examination and the sharing of yourself with your family.
Yes Jane. I have so desperately just wanted to go off some where all alone and just sit and think–a vacation from life. I’m going to keep working at it. I hope you are finding some balance as well.
As you wish for yourself, Alisha, so I lovingly and honestly wish for you as well.
As Alisha wishes for herself so I wish for her.
Based on my personal experience, I’ve decided that this is the Woman’s eternal dance – creating balance in home, self, and spirit. Maybe we just need to learn to let ourselves follow the cycle; to flow in and out of each phase (never get trapped or guilting ourselves) as they naturally happen in our lives. Either way, many blessings while you are trying to rediscover (and maintain) your equilibrium.
Yours,
Megan
Megan, that is such a good way to look at it: a cycle. I will try not to make myself feel guilty any more for nourishing my spirit.
As Alisha wishes for herself, I wish for her as well. I have to agree with Megan. I think that finding the balance is something we all struggle with in different ways as we go through the seasons of our life. Maybe this is just part of being a woman who wants to continually grow in all areas of her life.
All of that inner searching wasn’t for naught. You are better in touch with yourself and as a result, see the need to bring your attention back to your family. Good for you! That’s what I call personal growth.
As Alisha wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.
Thank you!
Family is so important.
As Alisha wishes for herself, so I wish for her also
As Alisha wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. May you be able to balance inner work with your family.
Balance is hard for all of us. It’s a constant struggle until the children are grown.
As Alisha wishes for herself, so I wish for her also
As Alisha wishes for herself, I wish for her also.
The neglected part of you is causing your feeling of emptiness. Find out what it is and allow its expression.
As Alisha wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
May you continue to make a difference in your home your family and yourself. It has been a pleasure doing wishcasting with you.
As Alisha wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
This sounds awfully familiar… I hope you find your balance in there somewhere!
As you wish for yourself, so I wish for you also. Being present can also help find answers, you know.
Indeed it all begins at home. I can very much relate to this. If only we could excavate existential soul and pour ourselves into our homes and families all at the same time and flawlessly. If only.
I’ve had such a hard time finding balance: inside/outside, social/solitude.. so I understand this. As Alisha wishes for herself, so do I wish for her also.