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Digging through the drawer, I found my earplugs. The sound of swirling air filled my ears. Sleep came again.
When I woke, I helped one daughter rush off to work. I made breakfast, pushing down the anxious feelings. I tried to tell myself, the decisions are not yours. You offered help.
As breakfast settled in my stomach, I charged into high gear. Cleaning, vacuuming, chatting with the bird. Then I decided to try a new yoga routine, "For Change and Drain."
Adriene's calm words and encouragement helped me calm my anxious mind. "Be mindful," she coached. "Notice the tightness in your body."
I grounded myself to the earth, setting my intentions. Breathing. Accepting that I had done all I could in a tough situation. I would continue to offer support.
Namaste.
I think Adriane’s yoga lessons are great! I always worry about what I said, advice I gave, etc. Saturday my sister called to ask what i thought her daughter should do...you are right! Offering support is the best we can do.
ReplyDeleteAll you can do is give your honest advice and let them decide what is best for them. Don’t over think it.
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