January 26, 2021
Reflection: A reminder to slow down
Today, I’m grateful for: a hot bath
Challenge: What’s your favorite way to slow down?
Is it just me, or does it feel like time is flying lately? And does everything seem extra exhausting?...no? Just me? Maybe it’s the busy days or the nights full of all the “work after the work”. Whatever the reason, I feel like I blink and the day is over. And I’ve been so busy, that I feel like today has to be at least Thursday by now for all I’ve accomplished. Whew! 😅
Let’s just take this opportunity to take a collective deep breath.....inhale....exhale....
Ok, I feel better. It’s times like these that I’m reminded of the importance of slowing down. To push pause on everything else. To put down the social media. To just sit and be. So tonight, I decided to take a bath. I feel like you either love baths or you don’t. I am one of those people who loves baths. But for some reason, it’s been a while since I’ve taken the time to settle down and relax in a nice hot bath. So I did!....and it. was. awesome. 🤩
There’s something about being ‘trapped’ in a big tub full of hot water that is ironically liberating. No toddler climbing on top of me. No dog breathing in my face. No cell phone dinging in my ear. Just peace on fcking earth. 🙌🏻
It just seems like it’s been extra hard to slow down lately. As a mom, there’s always something we could be doing, so we not only have to allocate the time to ourselves, but we also have to let go of the mountain of guilt for all the things we’re not doing while we’re spending time on ourselves. And despite the fact that none of us mamas would argue that we should spend time on ourselves, when push comes to shove, I’m pretty certain the “hot bath” or “massage” or “insert self-care activity here” isn’t jumping to the top of the list.
I say all of this not to pretend like I have it all figured out, because I most certainly don’t. (Let’s be honest. Some days, I even struggle to squeeze in a shower 🥴). I say this to honor you and the time you owe yourself. To honor us, as mothers, together. To lend a reminder that we’re worthy of this time. Today, I’m grateful for a hot bath. A seemingly simple moment dedicated especially to me, offering a quiet opportunity to slow down.
What is your favorite way to slow down?
XO
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