Mountains

We had had a full, wonderful day. I got Lilah to sleep and am standing in the kitchen when my hubby returns from a game night with the boys. I look at him and just start sobbing. He holds me as I just speak with no filter about my sadness, hurt, anger, frustration, heartbreak and everything in between. This soliloquy of the ups and downs of motherhood ends with me saying, “And it’s just so dumb because I’ve proven over and over I can do this!”

That statement made me pause in that moment and think about challenges. Things we face daily. Things we avoid. Things that can wait til another day. And I wondered, how often do we stop, redirect and avoid not only because it’s hard…. but because if we are successful., then we are accountable to more than we were before. And there are some days I wish I couldn’t so someone else would. But, I know I can… it’s just hard.

So, as we begin to close out a year and start a new one… think about the things you love to do and love to avoid. Why is that? Look at these places with open eyes, a gentle spirit and without judgement. Allow yourself to appreciate the mountain and acknowledge why it’s so intimidating. Then, choose one of these things to take on. Why is it so scary? What do you lose/gain from beginning to climb? Get to know yourself in this space!

My hope is that you can continue the adventure of life knowing yourself just a little better.

Hugs,

Tess Faust