Sorry I wasn't on here yesterday, I've ended up with Bronchitis and was a little under the weather.
Soo, how many of us are our worse critics? We work so hard to become successful in the world tht we lose out on many small successes in our lives. I know that in trying to get ahead, we often leave what's important in the slow lane and forget about it. How do you treat yourself? Do you have self confidence? What about self worth? That's a hard one for many people. We tend to leave behind ourselves and our families as we strive to get ahead. Many marriages become stagnant and hardly blissful due to one or the other spouse so engrossed in "making it!" When was the last time you and your spouse had a nice quiet dinner together? No cells, no pagers, no ipads, no electronics at all! No tv..just the 2 of you sitting there together enjoying each other's company?
Wait, what about the children...when was the last time your family had dinner sitting at the table together? I know this family, granted their children are upper teens that mealtime is everyone for themselves. It's no wonder our society has people that don't know how to connect with each other.
We need to fight for what is important to us!
First, be kind to yourself! Take time to pamper; whether female or male. Even guys need a nice hot shower to relax, or maybe time to read a book or even play a video game. I know, I know..you're saying video game? Yes, that's how a lot of guys nowadays relax. Do something YOU like to do! Take time to go for a nice quiet stroll in the park, or walk your dog around your neighborhood. Do something for yourself everyday. It's important that we like ourselves. We can never extend our love to others; whether family or friends until we actually like/love ourself! And by the way people watch you, yes you; to see how you treat your own body.
Our children mimic us; in all we do. Did you ever catch your child watch you shave, whether man or woman..(shaving your legs). Did you ever think that how you treat your mate will someday on how your child treats there mate? Remember, anything worth having is worth working at! And having a marriage and family is hard work. So, be kind to yourself; all that you do will reflect on your family.
My children are all grown, married and 2 of them have children now; I wonder did I succeed as a mom Do you ever wonder that about yourself? I know when our last one got married in 08, I was not ready to stop being a mom. I know that might sound silly, and yes she was old enough and ready. But when you love your kids, you're always a mom.
Today, I urge you to do something good for you!! Remember..
"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made..." Psalm 139:14
Until tomorrow...be good to yourself..your are God's child!
In Christ - Kathy
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