There is a nor'easter happening in New Jersey today, and honestly, I'm not mad about being inside.
I'm in my comfy clothes.
I have my coffee.
And I'm watching the weather outside while I wait for the storm to pass.
And as I sit here, I started thinking about how much this moment actually fits into my self-love journey.
There was a time when I probably would have felt like I needed to be doing something.
Working.
Cleaning.
Writing.
Planning.
Checking something off the list.
Being productive.
But today?
I'm sitting here drinking my coffee.
And I'm okay with that.
Sometimes self-care is doing absolutely nothing.
Sometimes it's allowing yourself to be comfortable.
Sometimes it's staying inside while the wind blows outside and reminding yourself that you don't have to go out there and fight every storm.
You can just wait.
You can be still.
You can let it pass.
And maybe that's a lesson I'm still learning.
I've spent a lot of my life believing that I needed to keep moving.
Even when I was tired.
Even when I was overwhelmed.
Even when I was hurting.
Even when I didn't know what was going on inside of me.
But I've learned that there is strength in knowing when to stop.
There is wisdom in knowing when to rest.
And there is peace in understanding that not every storm requires you to do something.
Some storms simply need to be weathered.
Maybe You're In A Storm Too
I'm not just talking about the weather.
Maybe you're going through something right now that feels like a storm.
Maybe you're worried about your health.
Maybe you're struggling with a relationship.
Maybe you're trying to figure out your next step.
Maybe you're discouraged about a dream.
Maybe you're exhausted from taking care of everyone else.
Or maybe you don't even know exactly what's wrong.
You just know you're tired.
If that's you, I want to remind you of something I'm learning myself:
You don't have to have everything figured out today.
You don't have to force an answer.
You don't have to make a decision just because you're uncomfortable with waiting.
Sometimes you can put on your comfy clothes, make yourself a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and simply give yourself permission to be.
The storm will eventually pass.
And when it does, you may find that you're a little more rested.
A little clearer.
A little more ready for whatever comes next.
So today, I'm going to enjoy my coffee.
I'm going to stay warm.
I'm going to let the wind do what it's going to do.
And I'm going to remind myself that rest isn't wasted time.
Rest is part of the journey.
Maybe that's your self-care for today, too.
Put on something comfortable.
Make yourself something you enjoy.
Turn off the noise for a little while.
And let the storm pass.
You don't have to chase it away.
You just have to take care of yourself while it's here.
One day at a time.
One choice at a time.
One act of self-love at a time. ❤️
I'll see you on the other side of the storm.
To be continued...
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