Mama Refill In A Day
Last weekend, on a very gorgeous Saturday afternoon three women gathered for my first ONE DAY Retreat. It has been challenging for moms to get away to a two night retreat although the enthusiasm is there, so I was inspired to hold a one day retreat.
We gathered in my mother’s home which overlooks the Puget Sound and offers relaxing on the deck, walks to the park and Sound, quiet corners and spacious patches to refill.
We shared what fills us up physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally, explaining the challenges and insights along the way. We held each other’s sacred sharing with grace and allowed ourselves to be.
A great start to summer before kids are home 24-7. We journaled and reflected on how we will get our refill this summer even if it is only in a five minute meditation.
One thing that struck me when the women shared their stories is how they were giving themselves permission to take care of themselves. Saying yes to yourself starts with that hall pass and you are the only one that can hand it out.
Starting with a five minute increment, how will you take care of yourself this summer with the kids home? What will you give yourself permission to do? My hope is that every woman reading this pulls out their hall passes without hesitation this summer. Your whole family will thank you because as I like to say…empty cup = bitchy mama….full cup = happy mama.
