That quote by S.C. Lourie says it all. There are times when we need to take care of ourselves. Knowing when that time is near can be a challenge. It is good that Tim could read the signs. Don't put off you. Love to you and Tim.
I love this, especially the quote by S.C. Lourie. Somehow, I needed that. In your line of work, you give so much of yourself that you do need to spend time on self-care. Hot chocolate does that for me! Have a lovely weekend with Tim.
This is so beautifully held, my friend. The way you speak of care, both given and received, feels like stepping into a warm room after a long cold walk. Your words carry that same handmade love your grannies stitched into every thread.
And you’re right… we forget that the circle of care has a place for us too. Not at the edges, not as an afterthought, but woven right into the center. Thank you for the reminder to slow down, breathe, and let ourselves be tended to with the same tenderness we offer others.
Your writing is a gift in itself. Thank you for sharing this. ❤️
A thoughtful post, Jane, as usual. Thank you And, "I don’t have to be the fixer." How I wish I'd thought of those words.. Sometimes, as now, I regret trying.
Loved reading this, Jane. Life sometimes seems to be insisting that we remain busy. Claiming back time to ourselves is not an optional extra though, it’s the necessary recharge we all deserve. Loved your husband’s act of care. And your ‘liberating’ the hot chocolate! ☕️
Hello, lovely Esther, thank you for your kind words. You are right that claiming time back is not an optional extra, and that recharging is necessary. I am learning that it's a reminder I need to make to myself often, as the 'to-do' list and requests (I hesitated to write demands) from others can so easily ramp up. Much love to you. Xx 🩷
All is love ❤️
That quote by S.C. Lourie says it all. There are times when we need to take care of ourselves. Knowing when that time is near can be a challenge. It is good that Tim could read the signs. Don't put off you. Love to you and Tim.
I love this, especially the quote by S.C. Lourie. Somehow, I needed that. In your line of work, you give so much of yourself that you do need to spend time on self-care. Hot chocolate does that for me! Have a lovely weekend with Tim.
This is so beautifully held, my friend. The way you speak of care, both given and received, feels like stepping into a warm room after a long cold walk. Your words carry that same handmade love your grannies stitched into every thread.
And you’re right… we forget that the circle of care has a place for us too. Not at the edges, not as an afterthought, but woven right into the center. Thank you for the reminder to slow down, breathe, and let ourselves be tended to with the same tenderness we offer others.
Your writing is a gift in itself. Thank you for sharing this. ❤️
Stay entangled, my friend.
—The Bathrobe Guy
A thoughtful post, Jane, as usual. Thank you And, "I don’t have to be the fixer." How I wish I'd thought of those words.. Sometimes, as now, I regret trying.
A lovely post for this holiday season and any time of the year, Jane. Wishing you and Tim a wonderful weekend. xoxo 😘❤️
Loved reading this, Jane. Life sometimes seems to be insisting that we remain busy. Claiming back time to ourselves is not an optional extra though, it’s the necessary recharge we all deserve. Loved your husband’s act of care. And your ‘liberating’ the hot chocolate! ☕️
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Hello, lovely Esther, thank you for your kind words. You are right that claiming time back is not an optional extra, and that recharging is necessary. I am learning that it's a reminder I need to make to myself often, as the 'to-do' list and requests (I hesitated to write demands) from others can so easily ramp up. Much love to you. Xx 🩷