It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but I haven’t fallen off the blockchain. I'm still here. Self-care has come to the forefront of my priority list, along with spending time with family.
I had a little scare a month ago and it helped me readjust my perspective on life. I tend to be an overachiever—this has nothing to do with being the only child of two overachievers, really. ;)
Lately, I’m learning to step back.
I have pushed,
And pushed,
And pushed myself,
Knowing I’m tired,
Unable to help
The impulse to create,
To do a little more,
Till I’ve gone too far,
Find myself on the floor.
The pattern repeats,
Not letting up.
Write until midnight,
Empty the cup,
Fill it with chocolate,
Smoky dreams and hope,
Till I remember life is more
Than trying to cope.
Enough pushing, now.
Hold those kids near.
Fill the cup again,
Start to see clear.
Rest, then rest more,
Take care, be kind
To your body, your heart,
Your soul, your mind.
To be present you must
Have something to give,
Pushing too hard
Is no way to live.
Life is too precious
To be measured by tasks.
Love is the treasure.
Make it last.
Original writing by Katrina Ariel.
Thank you for reading. May this serve as a reminder to be kind to yourself. ;)
Whatever happens, keep singing your song!
Peace. 
Photos mine unless otherwise credited.
Author bio: Katrina Ariel is an old-soul rebel, musician, tree-hugging yogini, and mama bear to twins. Author of Yoga for Dragon Riders (non-fiction) and Wild Horse Heart (romance), she's another free-spirit swimming in the ocean of life.
Dragon art by Liiga Smilshkalne.
