Time is something that requires balance and strategy. Without these two things it can be wasted and lost. Unfortunately we can't buy time and we are only given small windows to accomplish a task. I have a 5 year old and 1 year old who take up much of my time and as you can imagine need undivided attention.
Today my children were into every piece of mischief they could get their hands on.... imagine that! I finally had stressed to a point where I made them both take a nap which is an activity never exercised in my house! I enjoyed my 2 hours of rest and relaxation more than I can tell you. There is no price you can put on a Mother's time, especially her rarely given alone time. Most days I rely totally on Jesus to get me through, but today more than most!
I love my children so very much and I love all of my church work but something I've learned a very hard way is that I am of no use to my children or my ministry without peaceful rest and "mommy time"! I usually am so busy taking care of everyone and everything else that I never stop to just take care of me.
I totally believe that just because something is hard doesn't mean it's impossible. I haven't always been an optimist and still sometimes I falls short but I am learning the more I value my time and self, the more others will. Including my children who yes, are smarter at this young age than we give them credit for! My strength lies in Jesus Christ who gives me power to overcome and conquer anything with Him on my side.
One important key to living a healthy, meaningful and happy life is knowing what your body can handle. If you feel overwhelmed and stressed... that's your body telling you to chill out, take a deep breath. Regroup and refocus ask for help or delegate. These are things I am still teaching myself :) I have however learned to love yoga and deep breathing!
Bless someone and be blessed!
~Denisha
Today my children were into every piece of mischief they could get their hands on.... imagine that! I finally had stressed to a point where I made them both take a nap which is an activity never exercised in my house! I enjoyed my 2 hours of rest and relaxation more than I can tell you. There is no price you can put on a Mother's time, especially her rarely given alone time. Most days I rely totally on Jesus to get me through, but today more than most!
I love my children so very much and I love all of my church work but something I've learned a very hard way is that I am of no use to my children or my ministry without peaceful rest and "mommy time"! I usually am so busy taking care of everyone and everything else that I never stop to just take care of me.
I totally believe that just because something is hard doesn't mean it's impossible. I haven't always been an optimist and still sometimes I falls short but I am learning the more I value my time and self, the more others will. Including my children who yes, are smarter at this young age than we give them credit for! My strength lies in Jesus Christ who gives me power to overcome and conquer anything with Him on my side.
One important key to living a healthy, meaningful and happy life is knowing what your body can handle. If you feel overwhelmed and stressed... that's your body telling you to chill out, take a deep breath. Regroup and refocus ask for help or delegate. These are things I am still teaching myself :) I have however learned to love yoga and deep breathing!
Bless someone and be blessed!
~Denisha
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