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Teeter Totter ~ Finding a Balance Between Me-Hood and Motherhood
Gender: female Date of Birth: January 01, 1973 Member Since: September 11, 2007 Last Signed In: November 20, 2009 Blog Views: 14718 Send To A Friend Sign Guestbook Add as a Friend
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Luscious Time
I had the wonderful opportunity this past weekend to run away to Zepher Cover in Lake Tahoe for a women’s spiritual retreat. Let me tell you what a luscious, luxurious gift time is to a frazzled mom. No computers, no TV, no kids, no cooking, no “to-do” lists for two days. It was a precious gift. I stayed in a cabin, literally hanging over the lake, with three other women who were complete strangers. There were only 17 women on the retreat and we alternated between having time to do anything we wanted with discussions and gathering together. I had five hours on Saturday to do anything I wanted in a breath-takingingly beautiful location. Can you imagine? I actually had the time to ask myself “What do I want to do?” Not “What do I HAVE to do?” Or “What do I NEED to do?” But “What do I WANT to do?” Wow. I walked around the lovely grounds, enjoyed the nature, did art, wrote in my journal, got to know some of the other women and ate great food that I didn’t cook. I gazed at the stars, took pictures of whatever I felt like and even started a great book. Yes, I missed my husband and man cub (even my dogs by Sunday morning), but I absorbed every second of it. Driving home yesterday I thanked the stars that I had the strength to “cut loose” from my daily grind and was braved enough to trust other people and just do it. The main thing I took away from this weekend is how precious time is and how to make more of it for myself. I am a big “doer” (like most moms I know) and hit the ground running all day, every day from the second I wake up. This morning however, after dropping man cub at school, I took my coffee out of the patio, put on my fuzziest slippers, grabbed my journal and just enjoyed an hour of the beautiful morning. I didn’t allow myself to get on-line till I had appreciated the day, wrote down some thoughts and felt ready. I can’t tell you what a difference that one little act made on my attitude, temperament and feelings heading into another busy week. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend too. Enjoy the beauty in the day today. 4 comments from 3 users
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AmandaS
on Oct 12, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Here, here! Nothing like unplugging a bit and learning to appreciate the quiet and the nature around you. Hubby and I pretty much did the same thing this past weekend in Tahoe for our anniversary. Learning to be thankful for the small and large gifts in our life can be a huge life lesson. I'm glad you got the time to take care of yourself, posted by
creatress
on Oct 12, 2009 at 12:05 PM
It's so funny that we were in Tahoe on the same weekend, but for 2 very different reasons. Glad you had such a great time.
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hmoeckli
on Oct 14, 2009 at 10:25 PM
That sounds like a wonderful time! I'm so glad you got to take some time for yourself (and just a bit jealous.) I cannot wait until I have my weekends back. Dang higher education...Yay for you (and fuzzy slippers) posted by
creatress
on Oct 15, 2009 at 08:29 AM
It was wonderful! I'm wondering if just anyone can stay there. I have to check into it for our group of friends. I'd love to be able to share it with some women I love, but I'm glad I went solo this first time. And yes, I'm SAVORING the calm before my spring full-time school storm.
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