Be Kind To Yourself

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This weekend I am feeling absolutely exhausted and do you know what I did? I stopped, just for a couple of hours I did nothing but sit on the sofa, happily indulging in some time on Pinterest, just sitting quietly at peace with my thoughts.  Life can get so crazy busy that I forget to look after me.  When the children were all little, I would solider on through extreme tiredness, simply because there was no other option.  But now they are older I can take a few minutes here and there, I don't need to be constantly be there.  So I intend to stop a little more often and I promise not to feel guilty for it.

So if you do one thing this coming week, be kind to yourself.

Until next time, take care.

Zoe

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The Beach - My Spiritual Home

Over recent years I have become more convinced that we all have a spiritual home, a place that makes life manageable, that answers questions we have been struggling with, somewhere to go to when our heads are full of cobwebs.  For me the beach is this place.  Whatever the weather a walk on the beach makes me stop worrying, to breathe. 

Do you have a place or space that feels like your spiritual home? Maybe the beach has the same magical effect on you as it has on me?

Until next time, take care.

Zoe
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Grab Life with Both Hands

The last few days have left me in a reflective mood. Two pieces of sad news in twenty four hours made me stop, to reflect and be thankful.  I have five happy, healthy children, (touching wood as I type) whom I adore. I know that I am incredibly lucky and blessed.  Yet Mother Nature can be very cruel and childrens health should never be taken for granted.  This weekend I have spent as much time with my tribe as I can and am so thankful.

Life can be cruel and it is precious. Make the most of everyday, of everything you have. Love life, be thankful. Grab hold of everyday with both hands.

Until next time, take care.
Zoe
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Being Mindful

There seems to be a lot of talk about living in the moment just recently.  I've also read several articles about meditation, being mindful.  Living in a constant whirlwind of activity means we often miss things that are important.  Little moments that should be precious, treasured, swish past.  As a mother I have spent many hours just watching my children when they were little, as they play, sleep, chat.  But as they grow into teenagers and our lives become an endless calendar of events I rarely find the time to simply be, watching these amazing people I helped create.  

So the more I read about mindfulness and stopping to be present in my world the more I want to make this a part of my new year and of course beyond.  I never make resolutions but the past few days I have had time to pause, think, reflect and consider the person I want to be in 2014.  Are you aiming to live a more mindful life next year or have you already been doing so for many years? I really would love to know.  

Until next time, take care.

Zoe

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