Joy

“The hurt you embrace becomes joy. Call it to your arms where it can change.” –Rumi

Taking care of children isn’t always a joyful pursuit. There are moments of tedium, frustration, and overwhelm. There may be times when you feel touched out, overextended, or at wits end. When you are having a hard time, it’s important to acknowledge your struggle--a struggle that many parents and caregivers share. Give yourself the validation that this is hard. Hold this acknowledgement for as long as you need. Sometimes acknowledging your feelings is all that is needed for more ease to enter. As you feel this shift, see if the theme of joy has anything to offer you.

How can you bring some joy into your life right now at this very moment?