Bliss begins with Self-Care

The words “stressed out” are often worn like a badge. The badge represents hard work being accomplished.  And honestly, we all like feeling SO important. It could be looming deadlines, children or parents needing extra attention, partners not acting like we want them to, or having to listen to Christmas carols while shopping for gifts. Stress arrives in many forms, from events we like and from events we don’t like. Some people ride on its adrenaline rush, feeling like a super hero, and dreading the moment when things are actually calm or balanced.

In the last six weeks, I chose to focus on taking care of myself and not being worried or stressed about all the situations that could stress me out were I too focus on them. And, I’m happily aware of the joy and bliss that began to make its presence felt when I really began to do it. Yesterday as I met with my buddies of the self-employment type, I began my update saying that I felt happy.  Yes, happy!  Now, sometimes I think I’m happy when I’m merely content, but this was one of those occasions where I felt it and sensed it in my body. It felt good. This showed me that I had spent more time focusing on good thoughts and actions and less time on unhealthy ones.

The process to arrive at this happiness was action taken on things I knew were good for me.  And a key piece was to take care of myself with the trust that it was the only place to start. For me that meant getting the sleep I wanted/needed, focusing on things I could take action on and that I wanted to take action on. It meant resting in between activities and events without overloading my schedule. It included some reading and watching happy movies. It meant being conscious of my thoughts and feeding myself healthy ones.  And, it meant focusing on and creating work projects that brought me enthusiasm and joy, all the while letting me use my talents and strengths. The last one was key since it was about being pro-active with a focus on accomplishing that which expanded my experience of empowerment.

All was not ‘perfect’. I had my down times too, but I knew they were dips in a larger pool that included the bliss I was also feeling. Life went on of course. My realization was that it will go on as it needs to with or without my acceptance. Taking care of myself, though, will reap greater rewards and welcome in experiences that are more aligned with my happiness in a real way.

And funny thing, during this time, new business momentum/opportunities and wonderful social events began to show up…this time, I had the awareness and inner space to enjoy them fully.

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