Its been quite a while since my last post...I have been hearing whispers in my heart to write, but somehow I have justified ignoring those whispers as I deal with my busy life. Being a mom, wife, nurse and all the other roles we continually get ourselves fully enthralled in tend to be the very roles that take us further away from who we really are. Now, I am not saying that there is something wrong with being a mother, wife, daughter, friend, fill in the blank...I am so grateful to be all of those things to the people I love...what I am saying that there is something within us all that craves the freedom to be without a label. To just be. We must ask ourselves then, who am I when the label is taken away? Who am I when Im all by myself?
Surely when we came into this world, free and untrammelled by life we had a spirit of confidence and trust in our own abilities. We were so connected to that whisper within our soul...that there was no way anyone was going to get in the way of all the fun this life had in store. Over time, we had to obey the rules...be polite, don't act too silly, its not the time to dance or run or laugh or play. Slowly but surely we began to identify who we are with whatever situation we are in...and that sense of free spirited joy was tamed...subdued...and made "appropriate" for the world we live in. Have you ever sat back and watched a bunch of children playing together? Their inhibitions are absent, and as they swirl around one another in their absolute delight to be outside and able to be themselves...there is an energy about it, there is a free flowing movement of laughter and joy that is captivating. Where did we get it all wrong? Why did we have to loose that sense of wonder and excitement just to be ALIVE? We got bogged down with worries and rules...we were condemned for being too loud or silly, we were praised for order and structure, accomplishments and competition.
Now, I am not at all saying that we should all be running around like children and acting so silly and outspoken that we can no longer live amongst the civilized...no, that is not what I am saying. What I am saying is that perhaps we need to look inside our own hearts to remember, and listen to that voice that tells us what brings us joy...and do just that. Whether its reading, walking, spending time listening to the music that makes your heart illuminate with happiness...or if its as simple as getting that facial you love just BECAUSE it makes you feel amazing at the end of a long week. Listen to the whisper, dont ignore it...take care of your spirit, its calling you back. We are mothers, daughters, friends and wives...but most of all, we are ourselves.
Until next time, (which will be a lot sooner than last time)...
Be who you are, and let the rest take care of itself... xoxo Love xoxo
