We make time for the things that matter to us. PERIOD. Whether it be family, fitness, philanthropy, spiritual growth, hobbies, relationships or even our mental health, TIME becomes inexplicably available FOR and TO the things that our hearts most value and desire. The more I experience life and learn to adapt to this ever-changing world around me, with its rollercoaster of ups and downs, I discover this undeniable truth: I must first put the oxygen mask on myself before I can help others. I must find time to replenish and recharge my heart, mind, body and soul before I can serve those around me well. And the truth is that I am not prone to that. It's a challenge for me to put myself first. I am the crumbs; the leftovers and ultimately it only makes things harder. I've also learned that I can't do anything well when I am gasping for air and drowning in over-scheduling, worry and a living in a boundary-less state where my answer is always "yes". It's time to learn to say no and not because we are being selfish and unwilling but because we aren't super human and it's okay to own that we can't be all things to all people. Sometimes being "selfish" is a necessity. So today, this latte; this loud music and these rolled down windows; this solo dance party is just for me so that it can eventually be for you.
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