Spring is slowly emerging

I’ve not written a post in weeks. My creative juices had all but dried up or so it has seemed. My energy was needed for day to day living and I didn’t have extra to spare.

We go through periods in life when the well runs dry from time to time. I’ve been here before and know this won’t last forever. That is a benefit of middle age—the experience of living through years of life’s ebbs and flows.

I gave myself permission to let go and not pressure myself into coming up with a post to share. Since there wasn’t an inspirational bone in my body that was pretty easy to do! And, I chose not to feel guilt with my decision.

Some of the perspectives and life skills that brought me through my young adult life don’t always work so well in my middle years.

I’m one who has pushed and pressured herself into doing. At times this is necessary and helpful. At times however, it has gotten in my way.

I’ve learned to listen more readily to that wise voice deep inside that knows what I need. She guides me well. And when I both listen and do what really needs to be done I am more at peace in my life.

As the earth warms with the spring sun and rain, color is once again emerging in my yard. It is time to gently unpack the dead leaves and debris that have protected the delicate foliage from the transitional spring weather. Spring is beginning to bloom.

With self compassion and gentleness as my guide, my life will also bloom with energy once again.

What perspectives/life skills are helping you through challenges in your life?