You know what I'm talking about. It's that feeling when you look in the mirror- shout out, belly tingling, wonderful feeling. "I look good!" The cause of that feeling could be anything- maybe you've been exercising, tried a new color of lipstick, or just maybe you are in love ❤️❤️. No matter the cause, life is feeling good and so are you.
I was blessed enough to come across this wonderful feeling just the other day. But to really understand it, I guess I have to give you some background.... I am a mother of three tiny humans- a 4 YO boy, 3 YO girl, and 1 YO girl. {YIKES!!} Did I also mention that I work full time as a teach as well?!? I know. I love them and my hubs so much more than words can say, but at times it can be a bit much {to say the least!!}. I've pretty much spent the last 5 years pregnant which, don't get me wrong, has been a wonderful blessing, but very hard on my body. Sleepless nights, pregnancy weight, and raging hormones have all taken their toll leaving me with that less than beautiful feeling when I looked in the mirror. It was brutal, like Godzilla meets Voldemort kind of brutal. There were cracks, creases, and marks on my face (and body) that seemed to me, as if they appeared overnight. I'm talking, nasty, scary stuff that I will never fully disclose. {:/} Nooooooo!!! Something had to change.
It was about that time I was invited to a "spa night" featuring Mary Kay products. I went, agreed to take an hour to "myself", and tried several of the products. I left with my purchase of the TimeWise set and didn't give it much thought. After a few days of committing a few minutes morning and night, to myself, I realized that it was time to at least put myself on "the list". You know the list, all the wonderful people in your life that you'd do everything under the sun for-THAT list. Because you see, if you neglect yourself for soooo long, then you become your own version of Godzilla meets Voldemort! Duh!!! Light bulb!! Forehead SLAP!! What everyone has said forever is true- you have to take some time to take care of yourself if you are going to have anything to give others.
Now, to be clear, my family will ALWAYS come FIRST. You can't be a parent and be selfish. You can't be a parent and be self-centered. You can't be a parent and put yourself first. Then you aren't a parent. Selfish parenting is an oxymoron. But if you don't do something to take care of you the. You are doomed.....
Back to that feeling, that moment when you looked and yep, there it is, you feel beautiful....that was MY moment, about a week later- my skin felt soft, fine lines were disappearing, and most importantly I started to feel like myself again, instead of a crossbreed of monsters. It wasn't anything that happened overnight. But the key here is to TAKE THE TIME, find the inspiration, do SOMETHING for you. What have YOU done lately that makes you feel beautiful???
Until next time, see-something beautiful everyday,
Leanne
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