I am exhausted, I was sick over the weekend with a nasty virus.
I 'should' be working right now.
Replying to emails.
Strategizing next steps.
Preparing for the next meeting.
But today.
For now.
I will rest.
Find stillness.
Appreciate the silence of a preschooler napping and two children at school.
I hold tremendous guilt in these moments.
I've conditioned myself to believe that if I am not working, I am failing somehow.
Not getting 'it' right.
I should be busy, ego says.
I have things to do.
As a five-year work-at-home mama veteran, every moment without children presents itself as an opportunity to complete professional tasks. The more completed in the day, the less work after the kids are asleep at night.
As I continue on this journey, to feel worthy and strong, I've decided to check the facts.
The truth is, we all deserve to rest.
I deserve to rest.
If the laundry sits.
If the dishes aren't clean.
If the to-do list remains untouched.
I am not failing.
And neither will you be.
Sometimes, we need rest.
Guilt-free, quiet reflection.
And so today, for the next hour at least, I will do just that.
Perhaps its time for you to do the same?
