Today has been one of those wonderful self care days... A few chores done around the house to the classical music of BBC's Radio 3. A walk-run by the lake during the one hour of golden sunshine this morning (-this is Vancouver, after all). An afternoon spent drinking London Lady Afternoon Tea and reading Richard Wagamese' beautifully written new memoir, One Native Life. (Truly a triumph of healing and hope.)
A delicious dinner this evening, if I do say so myself, of vegetarian lasagne made with whole wheat pasta and organic vegetables. And now I plan to have a hot shower, curl my feet up in a long flannel nightgown and knit away on a sweater for my new great granddaughter, Addison Paige, born Oct 13th. (A gift of marrying an older man is having great grandchildren while you're still young enough to enjoy them!)
As an off-the-scale introvert who has spent a busy weekend with family and friends, this is the sort of day that refuels and refreshes me. I've learned that, as much as I love the people around me, I need regular time alone to lower my level of stimulation and to explore the rich inner world of feelings and ideas. What kind of day - or hour or few minutes - refreshes you? Do you know? Do you know how to give that gift to yourself without feeling guilty or selfish?
The truth is that everyone around us benefits when we take time out for ourselves - just as everyone around us suffers when we don't! I hope that you will find a day this week where there are at least a few hours that you can claim for yourself. It is truly worth the search.
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