DO WHAT CALLS YOU. That is a REFILL.
Last week and earlier this week I had the opportunity to walk the talk and put my money where my mouth is and FILL MY CUP.
Two long time dear girlfriends and I hopped on a plane to soak up the desert sun. Getting away with friends gave me the opportunity to only focus on me. I had lots of time for long morning rituals and meditation balanced out with friendship connection provided through laughter, adventure and valuable sharing.
No meals to cook for kids, no emails to answer, no carpool, no worry and scurry–time to honor my needs by listening to what I truly desired.
This getting away isn’t something that happens regularly. It isn’t every week that I can hop on a plane, unplug from my responsibilities, and only be concerned with myself. As a mother to two teenagers, wife, friend, daughter, life coach, retreat facilitator and writer–like you, I juggle many things at once. This is why although getting away on vacation is valuable, daily Cup Filling is VITAL.
Earlier this week, in the midst of caring for family, seeing clients and juggling my responsibilities I really listened to the pull at my sleeve to take care of my soul. I grabbed a friend and visited a Japanese garden not far from my home. I had been hearing about this beautiful place for years and finally decided to see the beauty for myself. After a lovely walk in nature I was craving Pho. My friend wasn’t feeling well so I brought her home and took myself out to lunch. This sounds so simple–a walk in the park, a bowl of soup–but these two activities alone were fuel for my soul. Doing these two things left me smiling, grounded, grateful and ready to meet the other responsibilities of my day.
Kubota Garden Tree Pose. Out in nature, filling my cup.
Answering what is calling your name is filling your cup. Whether it is a vacation with girlfriends, a walk in the park or taking yourself out to lunch, I invite you to do what nudges you. Honor the pull at your sleeve, leave worry and guilt to entertain themselves and please answer the invitation.
When we participate in cup filling activities we then have the energy to give our best selves to those who rely on us. We have fuel in the tank to pour out. And fuel in the tank, my dear cup holder, that is priceless.
How will you fill your cup today? Consider yourself invited to REFILL.
Palm Desert Tree Pose in the pool.
Hi, I’m Jenny Gwinn McGlotheCertified Transformational Master Life Coach who has been leading retreats for women and coaching them since 2010. On the path of discovery, always seeking, it is clear that one of my favorite ways to fill my own cup is by writing. May my random blog give you a sip to reflect, a nugget to chew, a thought to refill. If it is an accountability partner you seek, I offer life and spiritual coaching in person in Seattle and by phone. info@mamaneedsarefill.com or www.mamaneedsarefill.com or 206 255 0463. (Next sack lunch mini-retreat in West Seattle, Friday November 2nd has one seat left. First mini-retreat of 2019, on January 11th, has two seats left. All sack lunch mini-retreats, 9:30 – 2 PM.)
