Solitude & Sereni.tea

It’s taken me awhile, six months or so, to figure out a hidden benefit of a self care practice. The more I prioritize myself, my healing, and my own self love and care, the more time I have. I am no longer rushing around trying to get things done. I had time for almost everything. And the only reason I ran out of time, is that the sun set, and my lights aren’t bright enough to see what I am doing when restringing my guitar. So that is just bad planning on my part. I should have done it this morning, while it was sunny. But I only have 2 strings left to do, so that will get done tomorrow, between emails, while I am working from the home office.

But here is everything that I did get done today: I slept in until 8am, I journaled, I did my gratitude practice, ate breakfast, stretched for 30 min, finished 2 books, started listening to an audio book – and managed to get 1/3rd through it, started another book, I went on a 2+ hr walk, I bought myself a coffee – and sat in the outdoor plaza and enjoyed every drop, I wrote myself a new year’s letter with all of my intentions for the year, made a delicious roasted cauliflower, carrot, and sweet potato soup, and drank a ton of water – I am 8 oz away from my goal. And am now writing while watching Doctor Who. Granted, I didn’t have to work today – but usually when I am stressed and trying so hard to get my list done, I dont get anywhere close to finishing it. Instead, I am exhausted by 3:30 pm and my work day isnt even finished. Will I be able to keep this up. No of course not. I am someone who works 60+ hours a week. But I just love that I was able to get everything done that I wanted to because it was all for me. And I have hours to go before I sleep. So technically, if I actually had brighter lights, I could get it all done.

If you are also someone who struggles with the (fast) movement of time, you may find that there is time enough for everything, if you put yourself first.

*Tonight’s tea is Murchies Editor’s Blend.