Taking Time...

Taking time off from work is something I intended to do more of when last year ended. After years of putting work before my own needs, I found myself weary and empty.

The first declaration I made was that going forward I would not be working anymore public holidays. After over six years of doing so I decided I needed to put myself first.

Shortly after that I decided on having regular breaks from work so I could focus on myself. Especially not having to dash out of the house five days a week.

I am currently thoroughly enjoying my second brief break from work this year. 

And it's working wonders.

I deliberately promised myself there would be no driving and no phone during this period...the result is absolute bliss.

I have neglected my own enrichment and self care for over a decade by continuing to put others first.

 The result was devastating. 

This year I made the decision to return to looking after myself. The kitty kids have been enjoying a week of relaxing inside and out. Snuggling down when I am reading, and keeping an eye on things while  I am cooking or gardening.

I have also been doing a six kilometre bush walk (3.73 miles) every morning. 

No camera.

Just me and nature.

I have also begun to do another daily practice that stopped when I moved up to Chidlow. 

That being, going to watch the sun setting every evening.

I am now heading to the lake, sitting on the sand and watching day turn into night.

Returning to me feels so empowering.

And extremely nurturing...