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Good morning! I had received today's quote a couple of days ago and Timia had included this message in her email, "I also see the 'star' in my kids every day - their curiosity, their enthusiasm, their (sometimes whacky!) creativity, their innocence, their love, (I could go on), and I need to remember to recognize that twinkle in myself too. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and fed-up sometimes, and you wonder some days why you bother...............it's important to be in touch with what makes you 'twinkle,' whatever that may be!"
This quote really resonated with me this morning as my house is strangely quiet (or as quiet as a house can be with 3 dogs). Later this afternoon I am on my way to Memphis and Oxford, Mississippi for several days of appearances. Yesterday, my best friend and I drove my daughter to her grandmother's house who will care for her while I am gone. Driving took most of the day, and when I arrived home I did a bit of writing, boxed up some donations for St. Vincent's and was ready for bed.
My quiet house this morning reinforced the importance of Marilyn's quote and Timia's interpretation. Often we get so "swept up" in the needs of others, our day-to-day activities, our house management... it can be challenging to create "our own time" to nourish the soul and nourish that "twinkle" within. During our child-rearing years, it is rare to have the "empty house" that challenges us to fill it with our spirit, dreams and positive attitude. When we forget to nourish ourselves, we feel lonely when we are alone. When we create the time to nourish ourselves throughout life's journey, our peacefulness and contentment remain a constant--whether alone or within a crowd.
Your Turn:
Today, reflect on how much time you have spent nourishing yourself in the past 30 days, completely separate from other friends or family members. Today, find at least 30 minutes to nourish your own "twinkle."
Your Affirmation:
I care for myself and also care for others.
Challenge Life!
Brook Noel
Ready to take the Challenge?
www.changeyourlifechallenge.com
And as always, don't forget to start your day with a heartfelt "Something great is going to happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"
And when ending your day ask yourself, "What is one more thing I can do to make today matter?"
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