Soul Whispers - Feel Better

It is my belief that messages from the universe speak to me and remind me of something that is inside of me. When I first see them, I often don't even know what is really being advertised. Instead, the message conjure emotions or thoughts relating to something that is going on within me; in my heart, in my mind, in my soul. I see them on billboards, in magazines, store windows, church plaques...everywhere.

I secretly call them soul whispers.

The messages are all around us

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I've spent the past few days taking care of myself. 

(with a lot of help from Superman, Tucker & Java)

Sleeping when needed, 

watching lame television, 

drinking lots of water, 

staying in out of the cold, 

being snuggled by Tucker, 

being sick.

If I look back on the past few weeks,

I just haven't felt quite right.

I've been on the go 

traveling for the day job,

late nights while traveling,

busy days filled with stressful deadlines,

busy, busy, busy.

I know that I didn't feel well 

a couple of weeks ago 

but I was at a conference and I pushed through.

I did NOT listen to my body.

I ignored it and kept going.

I'm pretty good at pushing on.

Well, my body gave up last week

so much so that it required a visit to the doctor,

a chest x-ray,

and prescription medication.

Had a I listened a few weeks ago and paused

it may not have turned into walking pneumonia,

pleurisy and/or costochondritis. 

Sigh...

So, I've been listening for a week now.

I stayed home from work at the end of last week.

I've rested, I've slept,

I've simply been the most tired that I can remember.

I think I'm getting better.

The chest pain is little less, 

I can breathe deeper without pain,

now, this week I must remember to take it slow 

so that I continue to get better.

By the way, I'm participating in
  Vivienne McMaster's Be Your Own Beloved this month 

and I have to say thank you.
At the beginning of February, when I was pushing myself too hard,
the few moments each day that I turned the camera on myself made me pause and check in.

I truly believe that it is what made me stop and begin to take care of myself.

Thank you!

This has taught me to listen more.

To pause, when needed.

To remember that I am not Wonder Woman

as much as I want to be.

Are you listening to your body?

Remember to take care of yourself.

Feel Better

I'll be back to my more regular blog posts filled with photos and art as soon as I can.
Thanks for stopping by and staying in touch.