Hello, friends. How are you?
(And in case no one else has taken a second to ask, How are you really?)
I hope you’re taking a breath just now, and thinking of what you need, and what you might need to give to yourself.
An earlier bedtime?
A big salad filled with all the things you actually like?
A quick hand massage?
A treat?
It’s so easy for women to forget to do these little things for ourselves because we are always so busy looking after everyone else.
Case in point: take a look at this lovely little statue near Collaroy Beach in Sydney. She’s called The Knitting Girl and Care Package by artist Richard Stutchbury. It’s a war memorial that was so simple and moving it took my breath away. And yet, this little knitting wartime girl reminded me of this: women always care, care, care, care, care.
We’re taught to be the holders of care from the time we are little girls.
Sometimes I ask myself why it is so easy to forget about ourselves for months at a time. We seem to just…slip off the list.
Maybe you’re different than I am (more focused? more vigilant?) but I can easily forget to put myself on the list with health and movement and doing simple things that make ME happy. So here’s a reminder for you today: do that small thing you love. Do it for you, and with joy.
Enjoy your weekend.
Love,
Catherine x
P.S. The fun stuff…
Sydneysiders — I went to The Collaroy for their salsa night. There’s a free class every Friday night and I love the vibe of Australians having fun. Just a thought: is it time to try something new-to-you?
How are your feet? If you have problems, you need to try toe spacers. I absolutely love these, and I’m so happy to report back that with four months of daily use, they have absolutely helped me get stronger feet and walk pain-free.
Making this delicious cake for my birthday brunch today. Yes, I’m celebrating with family and friends…