Hi Nerda! This nugget resonated so much to me in my current season of life. My husband and I were long distance for a majority of our relationship and now two years into our marriage we’ve found ourselves having to be separated again for a bit. I will say this time around I am even more appreciative of him and all of the ways that he contributed to our household, but also of the things I’m reflecting on during this time. I’m making more time to reach out to my friends and building my community,. I’m also finding the time for myself and working on my personal growth. Above all, reminding myself that both my husband and I still need to take advantage of this opportunity and continue to enjoy our lives even while being apart. 🫶🏼 thank your for validating all of these internal feelings in your nugget!
Great journal prompts, thanks. Yes, we should hold some things for special times so that we can savor them. Ice cream: I don't buy it often, but going out for a sundae on our 44th anniversary was so special.
Hi Nedra! Great read, per usual! I am actually enjoying my, pre-empty nester space. Seeing another child of mine finish high school, then to continue their education in college is a, bittersweet moment. They will be missed as they embark on their journey towards new and exciting experiences, momma will do the same! Embracing all of the possibilities~
Thanks for this tidbit! I miss my freedom of responsibility. As a child I was thrown into adult responsibilities and expectations right away. It wasn't until I moved to Charlotte that I discovered and enjoyed the freedom of independence from caregiving to adult's and solely focused on me and when I go back to PA to visit I have a greater love for my family especially my little sister whose brought great joy in my life since we're 25 years apart. I've also taken for granted the idea of comfort and how comfort comes from within not the external. And also taking memories for granted that can lead to joy. Had my ex BFF and I not ended our friendship and now she's requesting it it teaches me she really does value and respect me more than realized and how great of friendship intimacy we had that I still miss even though it's not a reason to go back into unhealthy habits. And I also miss peace -inner peace with myself. For years I 2nd guessed myself and now I'm learning I have peace internally from internal trust.
I am at the stage where I am letting things go in order to find joy...and spare energy. I am surprised, and a bit disappointed, that I am not missing much.
Hi Nerda! This nugget resonated so much to me in my current season of life. My husband and I were long distance for a majority of our relationship and now two years into our marriage we’ve found ourselves having to be separated again for a bit. I will say this time around I am even more appreciative of him and all of the ways that he contributed to our household, but also of the things I’m reflecting on during this time. I’m making more time to reach out to my friends and building my community,. I’m also finding the time for myself and working on my personal growth. Above all, reminding myself that both my husband and I still need to take advantage of this opportunity and continue to enjoy our lives even while being apart. 🫶🏼 thank your for validating all of these internal feelings in your nugget!
Great journal prompts, thanks. Yes, we should hold some things for special times so that we can savor them. Ice cream: I don't buy it often, but going out for a sundae on our 44th anniversary was so special.
Your nuggets make my heart sing. Thank you.
Hi Nedra! Great read, per usual! I am actually enjoying my, pre-empty nester space. Seeing another child of mine finish high school, then to continue their education in college is a, bittersweet moment. They will be missed as they embark on their journey towards new and exciting experiences, momma will do the same! Embracing all of the possibilities~
Happy holidays to you and yours~ A
Hi Nedra!
Thanks for this tidbit! I miss my freedom of responsibility. As a child I was thrown into adult responsibilities and expectations right away. It wasn't until I moved to Charlotte that I discovered and enjoyed the freedom of independence from caregiving to adult's and solely focused on me and when I go back to PA to visit I have a greater love for my family especially my little sister whose brought great joy in my life since we're 25 years apart. I've also taken for granted the idea of comfort and how comfort comes from within not the external. And also taking memories for granted that can lead to joy. Had my ex BFF and I not ended our friendship and now she's requesting it it teaches me she really does value and respect me more than realized and how great of friendship intimacy we had that I still miss even though it's not a reason to go back into unhealthy habits. And I also miss peace -inner peace with myself. For years I 2nd guessed myself and now I'm learning I have peace internally from internal trust.
This was a refreshing read. Thanks for sharing! 💛
I am at the stage where I am letting things go in order to find joy...and spare energy. I am surprised, and a bit disappointed, that I am not missing much.
I am so grateful for you and these little nuggets!
Wising you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving!
I love this! Thanks Nedra!