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I remember when my children were infants, the long waking, working hours, and the feeling of exhaustion. The days and hours would just blend into each other. Every day around one in the afternoon they would take a nap. After many attempts at being productive during that time, I realized that what I craved the most was stillness. So, I did just that. I would make myself a pot of tea and serve it in my favorite tea cup. I would light a candle and sit in front of my biggest window, put my feet up and allow myself to take it all in. Sometimes it was just thirty minutes. At the end of this break I felt rested, excited, and ready to go hug my kids again and experience joy.

I envisioned my business during those times. It did not happen suddenly. Rather, it happened slowly, over time. The vision came in first as a “what if” question, then as a daydream, and finally as clear knowledge of what needed to happen next.

I believe it is in honoring our deepest needs that our intuition, self-love, and true respect find their expression. What good are we to anyone when we ignore our needs and allow exhaustion and resentment to settle in? To walk our path with trust and confidence we need to learn to listen to our inner voice and allow it to guide us. As we enter one more winter, let’s make a promise to honor our need for reflection and self-renewal every day.