There is a whole wide world out there for us to explore.
I don’t necessarily mean we need to travel to the other side of the world to begin your exploration. I love finding local trails and parks to wander around, lost in thought. I love visiting local bars and discovering new musicians who are following their dreams despite whatever holds the rest of us back. I love strolling the beach, listening to the waves and watching the birds do what birds do, feeling part of something so much bigger than myself.
After my divorce I began exploring all that Florida has to offer. In the beginning I felt guilty when I started to truly enjoy my time without my kids. I thought that being happy without them somehow made me a bad mother. I feared that I was losing part of myself.
But I wasn’t.
Instead I’ve discovered more and more layers of myself. I encountered a multitude of ways to enjoy life that I never thought would be part of mine. I realized how much more there is to uncover.
I’ve learned that my girls benefit when I take care of myself. I’m happier than I’ve ever been.
I’ve learned that they understand how to fully engage in life. Because I am committed to living life to the fullest.
I’ve learned that my kids meet interesting people as I bring more people into my life who are living the kind of life I want to be living.
I’ve learned that they gain confidence in themselves as I gain confidence in myself.
I’ve learned that these girls learn from my example, that they will develop a love for exploring life, and that they will feel free to explore life because they see that I am doing so.
I did not lose a piece of myself when I stopped being singly focused on being the mother I thought I was. I gained more depth and learned more that I can share with them as they grow older. And I will continue to grow, as I continue to explore.
This post is in response to the daily writing prompt Explore
Such a valuable lesson… Maintaining yourself is key to being there for those you love and care for. And taking the time to explore the world around you and build new relationships is a great way to do that.
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ā¤ļø it has certainly worked for me.
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I used to love going for walks. I spend more time gardening now. It is lovely to go on walks with your children and help them appreciate nature
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Yes it is. But any time outside is great for me (although I could use help with my garden if you want to come visit š)
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I would love to. Be careful what you wish for š
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Haha I’ll consider myself warned š
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It is a long way to come just to do the gardening. Maybe I could just stay a week or two ššš
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Lol but you’ll still work on the garden, right? š For the record…I’ve just walked from my friend’s beach condo to an incredible restaurant on the water with live music…And pizza. Does life get better?
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Green with envy here. š¤¢
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Lol sorry (not sorry) š
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Lol š
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Glad you had a lovely time. Did you save me any pizza? š
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We order by the slice here…It’ll be ready when you get here…
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Ha ha. I might be some time. š„š©š¾
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Night night š„š
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Beautiful post and very well said! š
http://personalgrowthsuccessblog.com/2018/04/03/work-more-on-loving-you
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Hello ā¤
I have nominated you for The Mystery Blogger Award:
http://discoveringyourhappiness.com/2018/04/04/the-mystery-blogger-award-4/
I feel you deserve this, I love your blog š
Anita, xo
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ā¤ļø aww thanks! I will get to this after my writing retreat is over!
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Woohoooo ā¤
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š this has been an amazing day
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Woo ā¤
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Your post are so soulful. Loved the post and loved the person š
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ā¤ļø aww thanks so much for reading!
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Perhaps you are rediscovering yourself āŗā¤
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ā¤ļø or discovering a me I never knew I could be…
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