I reminded myself of this recently. It's not about me at all, this wellness journey I am on to a healhier version of myself. Not at all. Never has been, really. It is about the people who invest in me. My husband. My boys. My family. My friends. They all share themselves with me. When I am not at my best, I'm not giving them a good return for their investment. They get the tired looks, the lack of energy excuses, and the wimpy "maybe next time" cop outs. I have come to realize that those that take precious time to invest in me deserve better from me. I need to adhere to the direction given on any flight I've ever been on that goes something like this: make sure your own oxygen mask is properly secured before helping others. If I don't take care of myself first, my ability to care for others effectively diminishes quickly. My choosing clean eating, drinking enough water, and exercising on a daily basis is how I put on my mask first. Am I perfect at meetin...
My life of FAITH, FAMILY, and FITNESS.
Great capture! Such a pretty place to photograph in as well. Autumn has to be my favorite time of the year for outdoor shots. Well, until winter comes and snow...and then spring and buds of flowers :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT photo of two handsome young men. The color in this pic is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dorie and Toni! The yellow tree is my favorite one in our yard. I always anticipate November bringing its lovely yellow leaves out for a fall photo of the boys.
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