Perhaps you’ve noticed that I have a wee problem with wanting to sign up for too many online courses than I can reasonably handle. They are all just so GOOD that I hate to pass them up (and believe me, I do pass up many in the name of restraint.)
One class that I wanted to make time for was The Abundant Mama Project and now I ‘d like to tell the mamas among us about it because another session will be starting soon and it could be perfect for you. This class was the source of some recent major “aha” moments for me and sparked me to actually slow down and savor what I have and who I share it with. There is always something new to learn in life, isn’t there?
Because it is sooo possible to get mired down in the hecticness of life with little people and to forget the big picture, Shawn reminds us to consider ourselves too. You know, the woman inside of you who might just be tired or hungry or in need of a quiet moment or two. Shawn is a fellow traveler… but somehow she seems (most of the time, at least) to take the chaos in stride and keep a smile on her face. I wanted to know more about how she thinks.
Shawn teaches about being grateful for what you have no matter what, enough that you don’t need to run to the mall for emotional satisfaction or post crazy projects you’ll never do anyway to Pinterest. You can actually put down the car keys and the phone and just breathe. Of course you always could do this, but you didn’t. At least, I didn’t. This course was quite literally a huge wakeup call for me… as in “awakening.” This class began a journey that I’m still moving with, learning so many new things that make me feel more peaceful and alive. This perspective is definitely not something you can learn in a day. This takes practice.
I feel kinder and much more compassionate, less judgmental, and completely content with where I am and what I have, and better able to recognize when I’m starting to unwind and then better able to care for myself in those moments. Also, I’m learning how to just let go when I find that I’m struggling or resisting something. Life is so much more enjoyable with these skills!
The Abundant Mama Project is a 5-week course full of journaling, stellar contributor content, group connection, daily “pauses,” suggested resources for self-care (I think I chose “cherish” as my OLW because of this class… it just dawned on me right now!), and cultivating gratitude, trust, patience, and meaning.
Shawn wrote in one of our daily class emails, “Each day we have a choice. We can rush through and barely pay attention. Or we can slow down and start noticing what matters. That’s what this course is about. Noticing. Paying attention. Being more aware, more thoughtful, more understanding.”
I hope you’ll look into it if you need more of that right now.
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For me it was learning to have stretches of time to myself to work each day. I arranged childcare and suddenly my life fell in sync with my rhythms and i was a MUCH better Mom.
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Oh yes, I quite agree, Stephanie. Having time for myself makes all the difference. If we don’t take care of ourselves, there’s nothing left to give! Thanks for reading! Off to check out your blog…
You find some wonderful ways to spend your time, stay inspired, and prioritize life.
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Thank you, Andria. So many ideas, so little time! I’m trying to slow down more and more and live intentionally. It has been very helpful to be relaxed and calm all day rather than frenzied, as I was before.
Naomi, thank you for sharing this. I am not sure if I will have time to take the Abundant Mama course, though I am going to look into it. It sounds wonderful. I just checked out the website and love it. Thank you!
It’s so worth it, Donna. I didn’t think I had time either, but I was able to let the e-mails accumulate and read them in a few sittings, not every day. That, in itself, was big for me!