checking in {life and AW}
As you may have guessed from yesterday's post, I am on a trip. Training today for an editing project I am working on with a group of fantastic women. Because I am back in Indiana, I have been able to spend some time with my mom. Lucky me, I get to join her later this afternoon when she meets with her attorney to discuss her will. How am I old enough that my mom wants me to go with her to talk about her will? Yesterday, we did have some fun shopping at the mall I call Keystone at the Crossing - two new outfits from JJill as my early (very early) birthday present.
As for AW. I am behind. Very behind. I take a breath. Last week was intense for many reasons and I left on Saturday for this trip, going back home tomorrow. I am tired. The thought of getting up early when I am already dealing with a three hour time change is more than I can deal with. So I let go of the morning pages. Hope to write them tonight, maybe tomorrow in the airport. I brought AW with me so that I can read Week 4 and finish the Week 3 tasks, begin Week 4 tasks. But if all of that has to wait until this weekend...I take another breath. I am still excited and committed to this process, but life does sneak into my plans. And I have to let that go. Guilt, panic, guilt, shame. Letting go of this is part of the process...at least my process. (And can taking a hot shower followed by a long nap be my artist's date this week? I am so tired with the time change and lack of sleep due to an uncomfortable bed, new surroundings in this hotel, late night arrivals, and late night conversations. I admire all you parents out there with young kids who sleep so little. You are amazing people.)
liz lamoreux
Reader Comments (9)
Yup...the business of life can definitely force us all to have to make some hard choices. I think self-care is always the best choice you can make. Oh...and a hot shower and a nap would definitely by a date I'd be into, so it should count. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Safe travels back home.
Enjoy your time there! I find I have a very hard time with the time difference going from West to East. I find it takes me so long to get back to feeling good.
Have so much fun on your trip! Don't worry about falling behind in it all, just breathe. Life does always seem to manage to sneak up on you...keep breathing and enjoy it!!
Healthiness probably helps make the process possible.
Hope you will get the rest you need so you can enjoy this break from your routine and your family. Other things must wait until your schedule can accommodate them. Have safe travels!
:)
Yes - a long nap, a hot shower, totally artistic things to do, esp. in new surroundings.
be kind to yourself...
Sometimes we can get so wrapped up in taking care of ourselves that even that becomes stressful! I wish you some rest and true relaxation.
Oh I am so glad I read this post! Thank you! We are all taking the journey together but have different needs and your post made me fell not so bad! :)
Good luck! Rest well!