Many years ago while chatting about careers with my children one of my daughters said, "I know I don't want to be a Mom". WOW, those words really stung!! When I asked why? the response? Well,....you don't look very happy being a Mom so I don't think being a Mom would be a very fun job!!
Ever since that day I began to make a conscious effort to live and show my children a "Life Full of Joy". If I begin to fall out of "Joy" I pull myself into the moment, slow down, listen and ask myself, "how can I change this, what is happening to make me feel this way"?
As a parent we shouldn't forget to fill our cups too; have our own interests, live in the moment and have healthy relationships outside our home. Our children learn by example. This in itself has been a HUGE help to keep my "Life Full of Joy". In the early years I was so fixated on the needs of my children that I forgot all about taking care of their main caregiver, ME!!
Quite often we feel almost "selfish" about doing for ourselves. I'm not really sure why? Something that "society" or the "experts" have stated?
I just know and see first hand that to teach my children a Joyful Life I must live by example. I believe and see in my own home that "Mom" truly sets the tone!
So, if you are feeling there is lack of Joy in you and your family start by putting the Joy back in YOU!! Do something, go somewhere that brings YOU JOY and I am sure that Joy will trickle down to your entire family. Then, keep it going. Also don't forget to live in the present moment, don't dwell on the past and don't always worry about the future. By not living in the moment you may miss what truly brings you Joy!!
I wish you and your family a Life Full of Joy!!
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