Take care of you.

Find a relaxed position. Sitting if possible. Take a deep breath in slowly through your nose and release slowly out…

“Just Be Here With Me.

Signed: The moon. The stars. Your still hot-cup-of-coffee. Your daughter. Your son. Your spouse. Your heart. The green grass. The wild flowers. The waters you long to swim in. The color yellow. The color blue. Your favorite poem. Your favorite blanket. The wind in your hair. The waves on the ocean. The mountain air. Your dad. Your mom. The rain. The ice-cream cone. The butter sizzling with garlic in the frying pan. The grocery clerk with sad, kind eyes. Postcards waiting to be sent. The city squirrel. The country squirrel. Jupiter. The photo album. Your grandmother’s rosary. Your favorite song. Ink and paper. Your best friend. The money in your wallet. The fork in your hand. Brushes and paint. Downward Facing Dog. The color turquoise. The almost invisible shade of pink. God. The skyline. The earth beneath your feet. A hammock. The shade of a giant tree. This moment, right here, now. Your bones. Your belly laugh. Your breath. Your breath. Your breath. “

~Morgan Day Cecil

Close your eyes for a moment and take a few more deep breaths here.

Try to put aside the worries of your day, your chores you have to do, the grocery list…and breathe. Just breathe.

Each day take a few of these breathing moments and do something for yourself. Whatever that may look like. Stepping outside for a few minutes, a relaxing bath, listening to your favorite podcast, enjoying a cup of coffee before the sun rises, dance, sing, yoga, meditation. Or you can do like me and go sit in your car and blast some of your favorite music. Whatever it may be.

And create a gratitude list. It doesn’t have to be journaled. Think of a few things to be grateful for each day and breathe friend. You are here and listening to what you need. You’re showing up each day and doing just fine.

Much love to you, Cat Xx