One small change

Change is an interesting beast, when being tackled by humans. It can be fearful, it can really be a lot of things. It can also certainly be daunting when done in too big a quantity. So while I set out to change a few things within myself this week, I had to reign myself in and take it slllloooowww.

I have this vision of myself returning to the state that I felt most alive. I was committing to working on myself and my shit, I was running and being social in that capacity. I was really dedicated to me, and to just enjoying life through that. I focused on nutrition and exercise to feel good. I did a lot of retrospection and loved blogging. It was fairly effortless, really. It became a way of being.

So, I had to remind myself that I wouldn’t just ‘magically fix’ myself in a week. Instead, I decided to dedicate this first week to making one of these changes. I decided each day to spend at least 10 or so minutes each morning reading, journaling, or doing something that puts ME in my headspace.  I’m doing so, and working on me, it’s been amazing that naturally it’s bringing peace and calm to my family. The kids get along better, I’m a better mom and wife, life is all around more effortless. It’s not magic, but it’s pretty darn close. I’m lighter, I’m happier. Because of me, for me. With a fun side effect of family being affected too. 

So I challenge you lovely humans to make one small change today to bring more peace, introspection or whatever makes you happier to your life. 

With love on this rainy Saturday,

Kara 


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