Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Yes, This! and Breathe

I got an email today that spoke about feeling quietly exhausted. It was advertising for a retreat but it said: 

"With your kind eyes, gentle nature, and compassion that emanate from the deepest recesses of your soul - you have always been the one who brings steady presence, calm, and balance to everyone around you.  People come to you for reassurance, loving nudges, direction, and perspective.  And yet, lately, you may have noticed that your own clarity feels a little foggy, your decisions feel heavier, and your nervous system is whispering for a softness you haven't yet been able to give.

"You have been carrying so much responsibility- for your family, your friends, your work, your business, and all those who depend on you.   When this happens, the body tightens, the mind overthinks, and clarity can slip away.

"When was the last time you connected with your joyful persona? How long has it been since you deepened your relationship with your inner child through play, fun, art, music, movement, laughter, and creative expression? "

Yeah. This! 

I've been working toward this, but the pace is slower than I would hope for.  I've always said its the little things, and I still believe that.  So I worked in my yard, worked on my scrapbooks, and took a walk. Spring is here, its 85 today, and the trees are full of new leaves! 

Just breathe. Yes.



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