The hum of the washing machine is cutting into this otherwise silent home. Sunday is meant for resting but there's hardly any rest in this corner of the world. I feel like I'm in the eye of the storm right now. The world spinning so fast around me that I am seeing double. I love my jobs. I love the careers I am building. I ravel in the amazement that is art therapy and I feel extra special that I get to witness and document weddings. However, lately I've been feeling drained in the worse possible way. I haven't slept very well. I'm on constant go, go, go and I don't know how to stop and breath. Even as I'm writing this my internet browser has ten different pages up, I'm stuffing myself with grilled fish and mango sauce, and swatting mosquitoes. I'd like to believe this makes me multitalented but let's be real, I need one of those license plates from Bubba Gump that reads: STOP, CHATTI, STOP! As a therapist I educate my clients about the importance of self-care but sometimes it doesn't dawn on me until I'm on the edge of collapsing that I need to relax. As a business woman I can't emphasize enough the importance of giving yourself space and time to re-energized. It's as important for your clients as well as for yourself.
So this Sunday. I'm off to get ice cream and a 2 dollar pedicure. I plan on sleeping afterwards. For 12 hours. Straight.
I like how unpretentious the above is. Not trying to be cute or witty but simple and honest.