tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574832774101813976.post2177974461862947137..comments2023-10-24T08:21:06.364-07:00Comments on Moss Moments: Feeling Lucky!jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353955201144145831noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574832774101813976.post-1487958648385454952015-03-07T19:03:08.072-08:002015-03-07T19:03:08.072-08:00I'm certain it would be easy to take what I...I'm certain it would be easy to take what I've said to an extreme (although I don't think any of us are). Obviously it is important to take care of ourselves and have some time away. I don't count scripture time or exercise (or grocery shopping or doctor appointments) as me-time although all are necessary and refreshing. Spending money and leaving my home are not pre-requisites for feeling renewed and refreshed. I don't need a trip to Cancun without my kids, sometimes just a trip to the library with my kids brings excitement and energy into my life. Lose yourself and you shall find yourself, says one who is wiser than me.jeniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353955201144145831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574832774101813976.post-50092074393139990302015-03-07T17:14:48.094-08:002015-03-07T17:14:48.094-08:00I agree with you 100%. Taking care of ourselves in...I agree with you 100%. Taking care of ourselves in balanced, healthy ways means we have time and energy to care for our families. While I do love a good mani/pedi I do it about twice a year :) chercardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314841357351024070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574832774101813976.post-34608971090211424052015-03-07T15:51:22.059-08:002015-03-07T15:51:22.059-08:00Yes I agree! Thank you Cheryl for clarifying that...Yes I agree! Thank you Cheryl for clarifying that :) I was thinking in much more "excess" terms. I benefit much from scripture study and exercise myself! My focus was more on reaching out to others instead of escaping too often inward or away from motherly responsibilities. I would definitely consider exercise and scripture study things that enhance my mothering capabilities :) but 3 hours of nightly TV "for me", or weekly manicures, or other such activities are time that could be used for better things. I like to remind myself that time is a gift from God and think about what he would have me doing with that time. When I think of it that way, it keeps things in perspective for me and other less important things take their proper place at the end of the list.Lise-Anne Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563688056992102497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574832774101813976.post-79156918097688427972015-03-07T15:24:17.894-08:002015-03-07T15:24:17.894-08:00I agree with you that "fun" is the secre...I agree with you that "fun" is the secret ingredient we are often missing in Motherhood. However I don't think me time is selfish actually if it's in balance. 15 minutes of solitude while I read scriptures or an inspirational book does wonders for this Mama. Taking time to exercise or go to lunch with a good friend saves my sanity. Self care is important for me at least.chercardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314841357351024070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574832774101813976.post-8062127588170597472015-03-07T11:25:23.783-08:002015-03-07T11:25:23.783-08:00Totally! "Me-time" is so overrated! Th...Totally! "Me-time" is so overrated! That's because it's service that will pull us out of our slumps, not selfishness! I have a cue card that I read to myself every morning that says:<br />"When you feel the blues coming on, find a way to serve someone else; make your husband a special meal, build Lego with the kids, plan a family walk to the park, read books with your kids, bake cookies together and take them to your neighbors..." And the list goes on. It works because we can feel the light of Christ in our lives when we serve those around us as he did, when we forget ourselves and commit instead to a greater cause. It's the adversary that would have us wallow in selfishness or despair. Service is the Lord's way to improvement for yourself and the world around you...<br />"Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."<br />Matthew 25:40<br />Thank you Jenifer for yet another wonderful post!<br />Your friend,<br />Lise-Anne<br />www.picknknitpatterns.comLise-Anne Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563688056992102497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574832774101813976.post-48656732686955605672015-03-07T05:02:50.175-08:002015-03-07T05:02:50.175-08:00You wrote, "Many people prescribe "me-ti...You wrote, "Many people prescribe "me-time" to mothers who feel lost. It is interesting to me that me-time doesn't usually make me feel better, it makes me want more me-time. Ha! <br /><br />When I feel cranky with motherhood, it is actually embracing motherhood that helps. "Kid-time" makes me feel better."<br /><br />I agree 100%. I discovered this truth years ago, and you're the first person I've ever met who agrees with it. I'm feeling so relieved and encouraged to find a kindred spirit for this philosophy!Aflyonmyhomeschoolwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746892667170459729noreply@blogger.com