Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Napping

I am finally no longer a student and I am not quite sure what to do with myself. The list is limitless....
sewing, reading, spending time with people I love,
watching movies, knitting, crafting, running,
playing ultimate frisbee, spending more time with the Lord,
going for walks, cleaning my house, cooking, and let's not forget
NAPPING!

So this picture is from high school....just wanted you to get a visual of me sleeping. :)

Today was the first time in what feels like nearly five years that I took a nap and didn't wake up with my heart racing. I was never able to take naps because every time I did I would wake up with an anxiety that I needed to be somewhere, needed to do something, or that I just didn't deserve a nap. That might seem silly, but it happened to me a lot. I was told that this was a sign of anxiety and obviously it wasn't natural. I would just never give myself grace or cut myself a break. Do you know the saying, "I'm my own worst enemy?" Well, I really am.

I am excited about what this new life looks like for me. More naps. Less anxiety. And more grace for myself.

My simple joy for the day: a nap free from worry.


1 comment:

  1. first i took that picture. second you still have that couch right?
    third i am so glad you finally have a peace in your naps. fourth i love that crafting is in that list of stuff you can do. five find any new antique/thrift stores with your new spare time??

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