After a really tiring few days, all I wanted to do last night was get some much needed rest. I was exhausted.
Was that too much to ask?
Well, apparently so, because my mind had other plans for me.
The more I tried to relax, the more riddled with anxiety I got. My thoughts quickly spiraled into a deep, dark rabbit hole.
It hit me out of nowhere as I lay in the quiet of my thoughts watching a movie. There was nothing I could do to stop it before the dam broke wide open. A flood of tears followed next. I felt like I was drowning in myself.
Every emotion was shouting at me, each one louder than the next. I couldn’t shut my brain off.
I was overwhelmed by feelings of grief, hate, disgust, shame, failure, loneliness and fear.
Rich comforted me until I calmed ❤️.
Today is “World Caring Day”.
Today I am choosing to take care of me.
Pushing the pause button.
I deserve gentleness.
Being kind to my heart.
Reminding myself that I am enough.
Embracing self-compassion.
One moment at a time.
Today I’m giving myself space to rest.
Breathe.
In the open skies, surrounded by water and dear friends.
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” — Etty Hillesum
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