A Moment like this…

They are calling it a month of love. Yes, it is February and I am surely not feeling like I did last year when it comes to love. I have definitely grown into loving myself more and this makes it very much of a sentimental feeling to project my love to others. Let me say this, you kind of love others differently when you’ve grown to learn the value of giving not from an empty cup. It carries a lot more weight to even tell someone you love them and share that love with them because you know how much work it takes to love yourself. So I am definitely having a different experience this year when it comes to love.

This brings me to a moment like this, where I am wondering if I’ve had a loving moment with myself yet, this morning, this day… Have you had a moment with yourself like this, to just give in to the fact that you still matter? To “breathe like you love yourself” ( Once heard this during an online yoga class with Adrienne) and not run yourself over with anxiety to get a move on? Have you been gentle with yourself? I can say I have, during my prayer session earlier. However, I should acknowledge the fact that the prayer was in honor of the Most High for his Grace and of cause, me asking for His lead throughout the day. I can say, I’m starting to define Self-Care or Self-Love is Praying Fervently. God is Love after all. To start with him is wise.

How have you made sure you are in a loving start of the day with God and self, for your life, today? I can tell you this, a reminder to self that you matter goes with deciding to be caring about yourself and minding your surroundings this whole day. Yes, affirm and decide on this, it goes a long way. You can hold on to scriptures such as Psalm 118:24, the Lord gave you this day to be glad in it. Therefore, it is enabling you to be glad for His care for you and consequently, your care for self. There is a love enduring forever for you in Him, and your forever is in the now, so start your day right!

Psalm 118: 29 - Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Knowing that you matter does not look like self-neglect just to get things done. It looks like being kind to yourself instead. It feels like liking yourself. Motivating and believing in yourself. Drink that glass of water, enjoy that breakfast, have a moment of stillness to just be courteous with yourself. Take that break at work today, excuse yourself from that toxic company, moisturize your lips and hands every now and then. If you feel like taking a selfie, then do it and smile at yourself. Mind how you give yourself to others and things around you _do not be left empty.

This morning, in the middle of a rush hour, pause and just breathe. See how time keeps moving whether you rush or not. Release the need to control everything and rather keep yourself aware of what really is. If you feel like sharing some good news, do so with someone who you know is for you. Do not even think about that person who makes you second guess yourself. Should you have not this person cheering you in your life, then be glad, for you are in full sheltering with God. He is closest to you. There is no need to be dismayed, He has overcome the world.

The impact of having a moment with yourself as you start your day is just as important to your well-being as keeping up with your doctor's appointments. You are your best physician, following Jesus. You may lie about your vitals but your entire being will make sure to react truthfully. It will force you to rest eventually or deal with managing a chronic effect. You will find that you forgot your lunchbox or your medication, and not understand how. Maybe you didn't even brush your teeth. Suppose you have went on for too long being high on looking and presenting yourself as very much in tune , how's your sleep going? When are you going to start investing in being true, present and gentle? How is it that you keep missing yourself with the small stuff while aiming for the next big thing? Do you still have time not to pray about it, about you? What more are you willing to forget or lose as you put on the tough act? I for one, kind of gave up in being a staring... And you know what, I have so much more patience with myself as I am now walking around sure of where I'm broken and giving it all I've got to mend what can be salvaged, and letting go of what is no longer in season. A moment with yourself opens up a lifetime of opportunities. The best opportunities in life are at the tip of our fingers, be sure to not let them slip. This means you must make the most of what you have, and what you have is today. Right now, in this very moment, You are your best handler and it is important to handle yourself with care.

There is a need to always live up to your own wishes and desires, just as much as there is a need to let others be in their own believes and spaces. Having moments with yourself every now and then, allows you to take heart when it is not yet your turn and be very appreciative to maximize on afforded chances. There is grace in giving it all you’ve got and feel proud for it. Such grace often comes up with humility. It is not puffed up.

Should you wonder how this Self-Care Matters work without being selfish, that’s how. It is not for you to impose your significance on and to others, but to be accountable in best presenting yourself. Your best is Inspirational Enough for others to lean towards their authenticity. No good goes unrewarded, just as no bad goes unpunished. The fact that you do not get praise or ever be called to judgement publicly, doesn’t mean you aren’t reaping what you Sow somewhere, somehow. Believe in karma, fate, destiny or impact if you want, but there is always some ripple effect. Moments with Self lands us in spheres that encompass our essence. Some call it a result of our choices, I also call it life. This thing of time at hand takes no prisoners. You either live with it or it leaves you, as it keeps going on. Find value in having time for yourself so that you do not find yourself left stuck with an ever-present longing for more or that you are missing out. You already have enough, and that is your present time. Be in this moment of your lifetime, gently so and at your own pace. As it is known there’s only one You and one life here on earth. Kindly learn to live in it and not always be on the chase or run from it.

Sacred is what you hold close in your heart, for it tends to manifest. Have intentions to be present in the unfolding. The present moment needs you to truly be. This Matters, just as You Matter!

Regards

Livhuwasha