My vacation was a wonderful reminder of the importance of quality time with the ones that I love. Sometimes the ebb and flow of life take me out of the present moment.
I am a firm believer that connecting with someone is done through being present, listening and appreciating the time together.
Before vacation, I had idle thoughts that were weighing on my mind. They stayed in the back of my mind and much to my dismay came on vacation too.
Luckily, a wise and insightful friend reminded me that the seemingly complicated may just be simple.
THANK YOU!
Simplicity was the key to the lock of my circling mind of unnecessary thoughts. I began to focus on being gentle and present with myself and in turn my family. In no time at all, I was having fun without any nagging thoughts of what needed to be done, what I might have forgotten or if the dogs were okay at home.
I find that I can get knocked out of balance from time to time. The daily activities of motherhood can be filled with tasks, to do’s, and timelines. As a mom, my goal is to keep these activities from overshadowing quality time with my kids and taking care of me. It is a matter of focusing attention on all of them in a balanced way.
Balance can be found by taking a step back and deciding, "Am I complicating this or can I let it be simple?" One thought can stop the madness of the mind.
In times of internal conflict, with thoughts circling in my mind, it is nice to have a voice of reason. I am grateful to set my reeling mind to rest and revel in the simplicity of life.
Motherhood, parenting, work, relationships, family, fun and me are all important and deserve the right kind of attention.
I would love to hear how you stay balanced.
Off to make another Mommy Milestone.