Lifestyle Enchantments

            Growing up, I know my family did their best to understand and be of any assistance to me and my unstable emotions, but at some point, all options run dry.                Today, my partner is willing, understanding, compassionate, and always wants to know how I’m feeling. If he observes me getting distracted in a new project, he supports me by keeping the kids busy, freeing me to indulge in a craft or project. If depression is creeping up, and I've become distant with the girls and lame in my housekeeping, he’ll wash some dishes and laundry then ask if I want help with the rest of our home. I’m blessed that this is who he is. But sometimes it may be necessary to let your family know what kind of support you need. Many of us have probably reached the point where family and friends no longer know how to help us even if we were to reach out. The help may be simply unavailable, people have their own lives with their own problems. Some may have exhausted all their efforts. Ot

Even when it seems we have everything together and can face each day with a sound mind and healthy determination, this can lead to the delusion that we are indestructible and begin to completely neglect our simplest human needs. I feel amazing when I’ve accomplished my cleaning for the day, prepared healthy meals for everyone, and have the girls bathed and in bed, reading them stories. After that I prep them for school the next day, fold some more laundry while squeezing in a Netflix episode, before passing out for the night. Just to wake up early the following morning to string it all together and start again. Three days later, I feel depleted and disgusting, realizing I haven’t showered or eaten a decent meal for myself in the past few days. Taking care of our loved ones is a mother’s main job, but when we neglect ourselves, we become worn out and sometimes resentful.  Mindful Minute: Do you experience manic episodes, hyper awareness, or any “indestructible” feelings in your being? I