Happy Wednesday!
I know for many the holiday season is a complicated time of year and this year in particular has been herder than those in years past.
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I don't know about you but for me, on every front, life has been difficult: Work has been hard as the nonprofit sector has been significantly impacted this year; Mom life has been hard as my kids started a new school and all the growing pains I anticipated (and didn't anticipate) associated with that came to a head all at once; It has been hard emotionally as I have struggled to feel like I am equipped to handle the moment and leadership position I find myself in; and I have been so busy!
In the last 8 weeks I've been in 3 different states, at 2 conferences (one of which I spoke at), was published, did parent teacher conferences, cub scout meeting and worked on 8 different budget scenarios while managing hiring/onboardings and helping people regulate their emotions - both adults and littles.
For life and breath, I am thankful!
This past Friday as I was at a birthday party with my kids, after a long work week, their babysitter, who is like a second mom to them (and to me if I'm being honest) said to me you have to enjoy life. You have this one life to live and you have to do the things that bring you joy and enjoy it.
This was so powerful for me because I often feel guilty for doing things or prioritizing things that bring me joy and so I then don't enjoy it. But lately I have been trying to live more in the moment. being happy. Not second guessing or being in my head. Just feel what it means to be present.
This year has been HARD but I am so grateful because I am alive. There is breath in my body and I can move, I have enough money to not be left wanting, I have love and am in love, I get to hug my kids and head their laughter, we are safe and while my sector was hit hard we are still here.
When I was a kid I used to say this prayer all the time, For health, and strength and daily bread we give you thanks, oh Lord. Amen. It was just something I said back then because I was supposed to but now it gives me strength and focuses my mind on thanksgiving.
I'm choosing to be hopeful today and my heart if full with gratitude. So as I gather my thoughts and prep my menu, if you happen to read this know I'm grateful for you too. We are both still here and fabulous and that's something to be thankful for.
Your Friend,
The Fabulous Shoe Maven
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