This is beautiful and so helpful. I've forgotten who I was while parenting and caregiving. I loved reading your insights and the quotes from Sehreen, Allison and Molly.
Such an important topic. I appreciate the suggestion to find smaller ways to express our authentic selves. Reality sometimes means we balance caregiving with little ways to stay self-connected and fulfilled. Reality sometimes involves grieving that it's not a season for full expression of our outside talents and interests, as well as flickers of gratitude and joy that we can both care for another and stay connected to our true selves. As a mom of a twelve and sixteen year-old, I feel the call so strongly to return more fully to my personal interests and outside activities, and I remind myself that little by little... there is a season for everything.
So glad that it touched you. Nodding at the “there is a season for everything”. One of the greatest sufferings we put on ourselves is forgetting that all is temporary.
This is beautiful and so helpful. I've forgotten who I was while parenting and caregiving. I loved reading your insights and the quotes from Sehreen, Allison and Molly.
Thank you so much Lisa ♥️
Such an important topic. I appreciate the suggestion to find smaller ways to express our authentic selves. Reality sometimes means we balance caregiving with little ways to stay self-connected and fulfilled. Reality sometimes involves grieving that it's not a season for full expression of our outside talents and interests, as well as flickers of gratitude and joy that we can both care for another and stay connected to our true selves. As a mom of a twelve and sixteen year-old, I feel the call so strongly to return more fully to my personal interests and outside activities, and I remind myself that little by little... there is a season for everything.
So glad that it touched you. Nodding at the “there is a season for everything”. One of the greatest sufferings we put on ourselves is forgetting that all is temporary.