Savor Today: Finding balance, experiencing more joy
There’s not a lot of love happening on my love seat. Instead, it’s home to mounds of laundry. No one told me about the endless pit my laundry basket would be.
When I first became a mom, I was told a lot of other things though – sleep when baby sleeps anyone? All well-intentioned, but not always possible. No one told me about the laundry.
Those without kids – this is my warning – there will be lots of laundry!
As I was thinking about the next collection with give with joy, and I stared at my laundry, a few things were stirring in my heart. Ideals, thoughts, and values I wanted to focus on – finding and having more fun; creating healthy boundaries, balance, and routines; and yes, doing the laundry.
When I posted a question on my Instagram about what words and themes others were focusing on, one of my customers (hi, Kristi!) submitted ‘savor’. Then, I began MOPS and their theme was Have More Fun.
Things came together and it felt like a meant-to-be-moment. Everything was pointing to Savor Today.
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give with joy’s Savor Today collection isn’t about escaping – it’s about making it through today, and tomorrow, one task, one giggle, one conversation at a time.
A lot can happen in one day – dirty floors, the kiddo won’t nap, the panicked call from a friend just given bad news, not-napping-kiddo now throwing up. In truth, life is happening 24 hours a day, and it can be gritty, but the grit doesn’t have to win.
Savor Today is about recognizing that without finding balance, boundaries, and rhythm in our everyday lives, it’s a lot harder to enjoy the sweet moments.
To be honest, Savor Today was as much for me as I hope it is for you. Starting each day with a cup of coffee and my notepad has allowed me to focus on tasks or goals I want to accomplish that day. Once I’ve done those, I’m freed up to focus on finding joy with those around me that matter the most. For me, it’s my kids. For you, it could be those in your office, your family or friends, or that sweet puppy you just rescued.
We won’t get today back, it may feel like the day is impossible to get through, or like the laundry just keeps piling up (mine does). Grab a cup of coffee, your notepad, look that love seat of laundry in the face – find the joy and SAVOR TODAY!
with joy,
Aneta
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