Mama Needs a Refill

Mama Needs A Refill–Upcoming Day Retreat: Saturday June 11, 2011

Summer is almost here. Translation: Your kids will be out of school.  For some this brings feelings of authentic joy (“can’t wait”) for some and for others it brings feelings of anxiety and hesitation (“oh, crap”). All feelings are real, none wrong, all deserve space to be explored and lived out…honored.

Do you have a plan to fill your cup this summer and take care of yourself?  How will you keep your cool when you are giving out even more than you already do caring for your kids?

I invite you to a one day retreat to share and listen to other moms, play, have quiet time to yourself, learn simple tools that can assist you in getting the most out of attending to your needs and ultimately…refill your cup.

Join me and other moms in West Seattle for a day of renewal.  On Saturday June 11th^th, 10 am – 4 pm we will gather in a relaxing home with views of the sound in a great neighborhood for walking, close to Lincoln Park…to share a little, let someone else do the cooking, be creative, relax, play, explore and just be.  You are asked to bring a journal and leave the guilt at home.

Take just 6 hours of your day for you...discover what fills your cup!

Cristina Carlino, founder of Philosophy cosmetics, says it perfectly, Women are kind to everyone it seems, except themselves. But self-love, the knowledge that no matter what, you matter, gives you the ultimate glow.

I stumbled upon this quote reading O, The Oprah magazine this weekend. Away with women friends we shared, talked, laughed, cried, and listened to one another – supporting my philosophy of refilling my cup by getting away and rediscovering myself through friendships.

No face cream, health regime, or magic pill can “fix” you more than believing in yourself.

And of course that can be tough and definitely not always come naturally. You may try everything else first. This thing to numb you, that thing to distract.  This one to change you, this one to make you prettier, smarter, thinner, younger. AAAHHHH. The insanity must stop so we can catch our breath and slow down long enough in order to love ourselves just as we are. Long enough to figure out what we need and what philosophy works for us instead of beats us up.

What simple philosophy can you adopt so that you can grow instead of shrink your potential?