How much love can you hold?

As a mom of teens, it is easy to love our kids, but forget about ourselves. And when things aren't going well, we blame ourselves. It’s a downward spiral.

All this to say, mom, do you feel depleted? I would invite you to slow down and give yourself some extra love. Like right now.

Your life does not have to be perfect do it. In fact, nothing has to be going right. You deserve love.

Recognize all the good you are doing. That you are doing the best you can. Giving yourself love allows you to show up calm and inspired. In a way that feels good. No matter what is happening in your life. Give yourself the love you deserve and crave. Allow yourself to wonder how you could receive more.

You might be thinking, well, nice for you, but I can't do that. I don't know how. So here is what I do for myself. And then try it as an experiment for a while.

I enjoy love scoops. Something I learned from Katie Hendricks at the Hendricks institute. Here's how it works. Pretend there is a pool of love in front of you and you scoop it into your body. Where ever you need it. Stomach, head, heart, eyes, hips, shoulders. Where ever you feel lack, overwhelm, or hopeless, scoop love into you.

This is a daily practice for me that helps reconnect me to myself. Then throughout the day, I can dip my hand in some extra love for support. Every time I feel afraid, forgotten, or in need of attention. I can give it to myself. To self source. And it feels so good. I don't need others to perform, or give to me because I can do it for myself. and then when I do receive love from others, it is a bonus.

Allow yourself to receive love and see how much of it you can hold. See how your life transforms from this one act.

Much love my friend! You got this. I am rooting for you!