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Discovering the Importance of Self-Care

12/11/2013

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Today at Jamie and Shannon's Kickin It Old Skool Blogathon the prompt was What makes you cry?  You might wonder was this has to do with self-care the topic that I had originally planned to discuss today. Self-care is all about what makes you feel better. It is about taking a minute, an hour, a day or a week doing what you need to do to make life better for you. For some people a good cry helps. It releases the emotions and allows them to move forward.  Sometimes people are shedding tears of joy; other times their tears express sadness.  Whatever the reason, I hope you are able to let the tears flow whenever they need to.  So what makes me cry?  I cry when I see couples reunite in the airport especially military families. I cry when I see a child not getting the things he or she needs.  I may cry at something in a book or a movie but crying does not often make me feel better which is why I probably don't cry that often. After writing this, I realize I most often cry about something that concerns others not me.  

Recently, I have been in the stores shopping more than normal.  And what I hear a lot is a baby or toddler crying.  I know they are crying from exhaustion and at that moment their mother or father probably feels like crying too.  I would 
love to tap the parent on the shoulder and say, "Why don't you go home, give the baby a rest and put your feet up and take a break?"  This is the time of year we all need to be extra kind to ourselves.  Everyone is running from place to place getting ready for the holidays.  What would happen if we all slowed down just a little?  Take a minute right now.  Close your eyes.  Take a deep breath and imagine what the holidays would look and feel like if you slowed down a little and made time to practice some wonderful self-care.  Is there a better present you could give yourself?  What would you do with that minute?  I would look out my window and look at the sky.  What if you took an hour?  What would you do with that hour? I'd put on some Christmas music, have a cup of hot tea and read a wonderful book.  We often talk about the importance of taking an artist's date each week.  What if you planned a holiday date with yourself or someone you would like to spend time with.  Where would you go?  What would you do?  I love to go to a holiday concert each year and then stop for coffee and desert afterwards.  We haven't done that in awhile.  Maybe, this is the year we will start again.  

When I participated in Jamie Ridler's Circe Circle several years ago we talked a lot about the importance of self-care and the creative person.  There are times when the ideas and creativity are flowing and the energy is there to get it all done.  Then there are times when we need to sit back, take a breath, and concentrate on taking care of ourselves.  During this holiday season when you are taking care of the needs of everyone else I hope that you will also take care of yourself. It truly is a gift that keeps on giving not only to you but to everyone around you.  I would love to know what things you do to take care of yourself during this very busy time of year.

       When you share your dreams and your talent with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin today. 
                                                                                                                                        Ginny
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Tery link
12/11/2013 12:23:02 am

Yes, Kudos to Self-Care!

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John link
12/11/2013 04:22:32 am

I love where you went with this and you are absolutely right. At the heart of this is the matter of self-care. And it is so important to our emotional, mental and physical health to take care of ourselves. As an introvert and empathic person (ala Quiet - the book), I find I really need downtime to recharge and also to take in some of the energy of any time, such as this particular holiday season. Great blog post here! ~ John

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aga link
12/11/2013 06:29:28 am

it is so important to remember about self-care and unfortunately it is so easy sometimes to forget. I believe to be inspired and creative, first we need to in-spire and nourish our soul. self- care it is an act of love.
Big hugs to you Ginny and thank you for sharing

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Sherry Smyth link
12/11/2013 07:37:33 am

I think self-care and tears go hand-in-hand...our tears come from within us -- whatever prompts them. Being able to acknowledge the "what" and have the moments enables us to be good to ourselves and to tend to the parts that are calling us.

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Deborah Weber link
12/11/2013 10:09:11 am

What a perfectly wonderful way to approach the tears prompt. I couldn't agree more that self-care is utterly essential, and would love to see us all really making it a priority. It shifts everything.

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Sara link
12/12/2013 02:11:37 am

I cry at the drop of a hat. I'm not fond of crying, but I do recognize its benefits in releasing negative energy. I think the worst thing I can do is hold in my tears when they NEED to fall. On the other hand, I don't go out of way to create them -- usually I avoid things like sad movies, books or other activities that are prone to induce the tears to fall:~)

However, that said, the idea of "self care" is so important during the holidays and I loved how you approached it, reminding me that it's okay to take time out and just relax. I also liked the idea of a holiday date:~)

Be good to yourself and enjoy your holidays, okay?

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Gabriele link
12/13/2013 11:03:59 pm

Since many years I refuse to get myself into the christmas stress. For me it is a perfect time of self reflection. The change from autumn to winter makes me tired anyway. So I lay back, have a nice cup of tea and mostly do art.
Cheers
Gabriele

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Giggles link
12/14/2013 05:16:10 am

Well said however we have the wisdom of the years and a young mom is run off her feet trying to make everything beautiful for her family. Heads are spinning this time of year and sadly we are the wise old owls who know that they can get away with doing a lot less and still have a magical celebration!

Self care is so important...wish I knew that when I was young doing all for others! Beautiful image too...love it!

Hugs Giggles

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