Taking Time For You

So I’m not going to deny. I’m embarking on a super crazy busy period for myself the next few weeks. Be prepared to see me take a mini break as well, because I’m going to have to have my focus on another part of my “job description” {wink!}

But this is only for a season… meaning a very BRIEF season. Life isn’t always this crazy, and it shouldn’t be. But today, I had a facial appointment scheduled from several weeks prior, and I decided to keep it. I still could get everything I could get done, I had my assistant helping me as well, so things seemed to be ok.

And then literally that moment came over me when I was like OMG. THIS is EXACTLY what I needed. Not for my face or skin. But for ME to decompress. Sure, I could meditate at home and have some solitude then as well. But I was AWAY from my environment.

She put this cold wonderful scented something or other on my eyes after brushing my face with some kinda hydrating mask ( I love the feeling when they “paint it on” your face!)… and then wrapped my entire face, neck, even HEAD it felt like, in a moist warm towel, again scented with something lavender-ish. I thought I died and went to heaven.

Now… Yes. I can do that myself at home. I know how and can show you how if you want me to. But, to be pampered on, relaxing, and NOT thinking about any of my responsibilities was EXACTLY what I needed today. Sure, we all love pampering, but the mental side of it is what I’m talking about. Think about it. If I’m home trying to meditate, the phone might ring, a kid might come running in to ask me a question, or… to be quite honest… I might want to open one eye and take a quick peek at Facebook just so I don’t miss anything! LOL! For REAL people!

Sometimes, we need to CHECK OUT to refresh and re-energize. Nothing wrong with that. When you feel overwhelmed and like you’re going every which direction, find some way to get solitude where your mind can have NO distractions and you can escape even for 15 minutes.

Your craziness could be all good things (we hope!!) or unfortunately some not so good things. But whatever it is, find solitude for you to help you refresh and push through to the other side. Chances are, there’s something great at the other end of that challenge that awaits you….

So that is all!

Now …. go get yourself a facial!