I’m feeling very off-balance today, but I’m doing what I can to keep myself grounded heading into the start of September.
I needed to “get away” today.
I needed to find calm and peace today.
I needed to challenge myself today.
I needed to turn the volume down in my head a notch or maybe more like 10 today.
I needed to grieve the collective sadness and devastation felt around the world today. So much hope feels lost.
I needed to lean into my feelings today.
Today being September 1st, begins the start of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Self-Care Awareness Month.
Today’s #summerofrich focused on the awareness of both for me. Rich and I headed out to an area we’ve never ventured to before. It was a bit of a further drive than usual, too, but we went chasing waterfalls in 3 different parks within the area. We attempted a 4th one, but the trail was blocked off.
Today felt almost like a “get away”.
Today, I focused on calm and peace.
Today, I definitely challenged myself.
Today, I turned the volume down in my head a notch, maybe even 2.
Today, I reminded myself of the beauty surrounding me while grieving the collective loss of hope, sadness, and devastation felt around the world right now.
Today, I leaned deep into my feelings.
September, I will continue to try to lean into my feelings by focusing my attention on the importance of both self-care and suicide awareness.
And for anyone else who needs to hear this today. Self-care is not selfish. It knows no boundaries. Pay attention to your feelings. Fill your own cup first. Asking for help is courageous. Remember, you are not alone, and guess what? It’s more than okay to not be okay some days.
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