A Reminder That Ignoring Self Care Has Consequences
One
of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned through my years in Al-Anon,
practicing yoga, and through other spiritual connections is that self-care is
not selfish. Self-care is honoring the body, mind and spirit we’ve been
gifted. It takes dedication, commitment,
and work to do what is healthful. I’ve been lazy of late and am suffering the
ramifications of my neglect. My immune system has been compromised and I’ve
been sick this week. I hate it.
Normally,
my self-care of eating an abundance of fruits and vegetables, practicing yoga
2-3 times per week, getting plenty of rest, communing with nature, an quiet
meditation provides me with the wherewithal to fight off bacteria and viruses
like Superman deflects speeding bullets.
But no-I made deliberate choices to skip breakfast, forget lunch until
late afternoon, eat unbalanced dinners, work late instead of shutting down my
laptop and driving the few short miles to yoga, allowed myself to worry about
things over which I have no control, let my pedicure go untended for 2 months,
and neglected to take the time to reflect on nature, celebrate the joy of just
being, breathe in the perfume of the autumn air, and express gratitude for my
abundant blessings.
Fortunately,
with a recalibration of my attitude, I can wander back onto the right
path. I’ve already started by brewing
some jasmine tea to rehydrate. And Todd hung my new “See Rock City” bird feeder
outside the family room window this afternoon so that I can quietly watch and
wait for the birds to come back and fill occasional moments with a sense of
peace and serenity. And Monday – back to
yoga. No excuses. I owe it to myself to be the best that I can
be at being.
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