I practically preach self-care in the messages I share through these emails and social media posts. Making time for yourself, to do the most essential things for your overall wellbeing, is absolutely critical and something I stand by. But there is something else on my heart, something that makes me tremble and get all teary
when I talk about it with someone; and it's something I've been far too hesitant to share for fear that I won't get the right message across. But with the new year ahead of us, and a really hard year behind me, I've come to a place where I know that I MUST share this with you, so bear with me.
Self-care is critical, YES! But engaging in that self-care and learning what helps you to thrive in life - and NOT SHARING IT - is selfish.
We have all been placed on this earth together for a reason. We are meant to grow and thrive, but we're meant to do it together. We were never meant to be divided and isolated as we've become. Human kind was designed for connection and collaboration, and we are losing our ability to do those things because of the divisive nature of our society right now.
Hear me out: if you learn something that has absolutely changed your life for the better, and you keep it quietly to yourself, you are denying friends, family, and others in your community the opportunity to learn from your experience and improve their own lives.
What I do every day? It is 100% about finding ways to create more wellness for me, and for my family. And it's been a huge blessing for almost 7 years. If you've ever learned something from me or been inspired by a message I've shared, it's because I was willing to share! Had I kept those thoughts to myself, no one could have benefited from them but me. So what if, in the process of trying to figure out how to live your best life, create a dream life for your family, build healthier
relationships with your spouse and children, and develop a deeper faith...what if through all of that you simply shared it with those around you? What if something that made an impact in your life sets someone in your community on an entirely new path in their life? You have the power to impact those around you more than you know!
We are in the days of the "micro-influencer," which means that anyone can be an influencer and make a difference, regardless of how small our community. I have a vision, a dream. I dream of building a tribe of women/mothers who are not only working to become their best selves, but they are actively sharing those things they learn with the communities around them. Can you see what an impact that would have in our world? Can you see how much stronger our children would be if their
mothers were growth-minded and collaborating with other mothers who help them too? If we went back to the "it takes a village" concept, but utilized all our modern technology and information... See what I mean? Shivers, goosebumps, tears. This may not mean much to you right now like it does to me. After all, this has been brewing in my heart for years. But I would love the opportunity to share more with you, face-to-face, and to give you a glimpse of what's on my heart and the
vision I see of all we can accomplish - together.
I am co-hosting a live webinar tomorrow, Thursday, December 30, at 12pm EST. I'd love to have you join me, and see a friendly face while I present something that's so dear to me. Just hit reply and I'll send you the link to join our event!
"Our fingerprints don't fade from the lives we touch." -Unknown
