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With September comes soccer practices X 3 kids, soccer games x 3 kids, piano lessons, making sure piano is practiced, making lunches, helping with homework…a busy pace. A tired mom.
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I have to stop and remind myself that I am not super human. “Be kind to yourself Cheryl”, I’ve learned to say since my counselor pressed on me my need to learn grace for myself. (Indeed, I used to think I was a super mom when my twins were little — and that didn’t end well: shame, anxiety, and serious illness)
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Today I am grateful for all I have learned about myself in the past year: that my personality is an over achiever and that can have detrimental health effects if not kept in check. (Yes I’m ennaegram 3)
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Today I am grateful to stop and literally smell the roses.
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Nearly 3 years ago when I created my cancer battle plan, my dear friend pointed out that I had failed to include: REST. .
Today I shall
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Rest….and be grateful for it.
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XOXO
Cheryl
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