On self care.

This year has taught me the importance of self care. It's been a true roller coaster ride with a lot of highs and lows and everything in between. Those fluctuations seem to come more frequently and sometimes unexpectedly.

I find myself pausing, taking a deep breath, and trying to figure out what I need in the moment to be able to not only manage my experience with some grace, but still show up as a kind human being to those around me who are also managing their own set of challenges.

It's been a true practice. Not always easy. It's more time consuming than I would prefer as life has been a hustle. But it's essential.

The question that I ask myself all the time is, "What do you need in this moment to take care of yourself?".

Sometimes that looks like yoga and meditation, other times it looks like bike rides and deadlifts. Sometimes a nap, other times a glass of wine. I am filling journals at a faster rate than I could have ever imaged, and I'm staying true to my Lunar practice. Epsom salt baths, candles and reading. Lots of profanity. Walks in the neighborhood. Sometimes I angry color. Flowers. The list goes on; it's truly all of the self-care practice techniques for me these days. I'm okay with that and I'm doing my best to honor what comes up.

My question to you… How are you doing? How are you taking care of yourself?

I know it takes a lot of time and effort to stay sane at this point in time. I see you. I am here as well. Life is demanding a lot of us in the present and I hope you are finding the time and space to take care of yourself, whatever it looks like.

In love, light + with gratitude,

Nicole