Just Appetizers

Today I woke up tired, unable to think and without energy. As with any other day, I got up and proceeded to start the day with an optimistic mindset of getting things completed and caught up.

My mind felt like it was on slow mode, and my body was in agreement.

Around 10 am I began to feel better so I was ready to run, move rattle and shake. It’s Monday and the more I get done today the better my week…or so I told myself: whether it is true or false I don’t know.

As I pressed to get things completed I felt out of sorts, but I figured it’s only hunger. Once I eat I will be good to go!!

I had some lunch, and I must say a very nutritious one at that. A salad filled with lots of veggies and grilled chicken:)

Little by little by nose began to run. Then this tired fog came over me to swallow me. I had the answer I needed more water…that’s it!!! My children tell me I think water is the answer to everything….lol

I drank my water, took my allergy supplements and believed for strength to over take me. I was determine I would not waste this day.

My body was getting irritated with me. The more I proceeded to accomplish the more it worked against me. Energy level…low….focus…off, mind…shutting down. Eyes running, nose running and then the sneeze monster came to take me out.

If anyone knows me, they would say I am a fighter. Today I needed to be one who surrendered.

My body needed rest. My mind needed rest. My emotions needed governing.

Finally it hit me, today was supposed to be a slow day since the past three days were high producing days.

The body communicates to us on a regular schedule sharing with us our highs and lows…when we are pushing it to far or not pushing it enough.

Today my body said enough. Once I slowed down, my nose ran less, my headache went away and my mind cleared up.

I am committed to taking care of me. If I don’t care for myself no one will. My body may whisper at first to let me know what I need and how we are doing. When I don’t listen to my body it begins to scream at me with signs following until I surrender to rest, peace and nurturing.

If you are out there hustling and getting things done, I celebrate you.!!! I want to encourage you that you are not super but human and every now and then you should slow down and obey your body:)