The past few weeks have been, well exhausting.
I find myself, in addition to having pretty much no energy, just wanting to hide away in my room in quiet solitude.
I suppose when you are 9 months pregnant it’s not that uncommon.
I am at my core an introvert although I am sure that would surprise some people who know me. While I am friendly, if given the option of going to a party or staying home crafting or watching a movie with my family I will almost every time choose the later.
Solitude does not scare me and in fact I need it on a regular basis. Time alone, just to pursue my own thoughts, speed and interests.
With our little boy on his way I find myself needing more and more rest and really just wanting to hide out watching craft videos and catching up on “Person of Interest” (our newly found favorite show). I have managed to record 2 1/2 podcasts that haven’t made it out and I do apologize to my subscribers. With any luck I will get back on track with that soon but I am trying to be gentle and remind myself that the beauty of what I do is that it not only supports my financial needs but my personal, spiritual and physical needs as well.
Afterall, that is the goal of life isn’t it?
To create and build a life that supports you, your needs and the needs of those you love?
So for now I am embracing the quiet when I can find it and not pushing myself.
I do little things here and there but ask for help when needed and silently say a prayer of gratitude that I have the amazing support system of family that I do.
I am grateful to own my own business and to have a creative business that is fun, restorative and keeps me focused and motivated yet never stressed. I am excited to be only $99 away from my monthly sales goal and to watch the business expand and grow!
And I say a big “thank you” to my regular readers who come by the blog, share in the creative spirit and hopefully are reminded, however gently, that it is ok to rest and take time for yourself. In fact, it is a necessity.
Until Next Time….
Michele aka The Dreaming Dilettante