Sometimes in life we make ourselves seem more complicated then we really are. Sometimes we wonder why we are really quite miserable inside. We may ask ourselves, "why do I feel like this, I have a home, a family, food in my cupboards (more or less) and relative good health, yet why the sorrow? Maybe I just need to serve more?" Sometimes service is a good answer, but other times it is a way to put off a basic need we have spiritually, emotionally, socially, or physically that we just aren't willing to address. We might be better off to check those basic areas in our lives to make sure that they all are being watered, kept healthy and that we are maintaining balance within them. Try asking yourself, "Am I reading my scriptures? Am I clean (spiritually)? Am I eating foods that are nutritious and fun? Do I get sleep? Do I get fresh air? Do I have rolls in the hay with my spouse or do I even want too (if no, theres some emotional red flag issues that cause major disturbances within!) Am I spending time with others? Do those others inspire and lift? Do I lift them and do I let them into me? Do I need some alone time? Am I learning? Are my spending or eating habits filling gaps in things that I just don't want to have to address (bored, lonely, low self esteem)?"
Its funny how we seek to balance our children, spouse, friends and relatives but we are terrible at doing that first. Now as a grown woman, I can honestly say that my habits reflect more on what I saw my mother doing on a day to day, week to week basis then what she "told me" would be good.
I hope this adds to your happiness out there moms. My happiness was lacking this week and after a good honest look I realized that I was so busy taking care of everyone else, I forgot to keep doing these basics for myself!
