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erik's avatar

thank you, thank you, thank you

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Julie Schmidt's avatar

Love this, Sam! Once upon a time... Yes, once upon a time we were sold a bill of goods that wasn't true. Once upon a time we were fed the fantasy of happily ever after, in the service of others. Once upon a time we were told that to be loved, was to be a good girl. Once upon a time I believed all this. Now I don't.

Like you Sam, I'm a big advocate of self-care, listening deeply within and following that. Giving is an incredibly beautiful offering, but not when its expected or when it means depletion. Over giving is not in sacred alignment with reciprocity. And I need both, to give and to receive, to know when and what is enough. And that is an ongoing learning.

Today I'm pausing from my routine and going to the ocean with my husband. We will eat out, hike a trail and put our feet in the sand and water. This is self-care today. Love to you dearest Sam!

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