About the time school started, I began to get up and walk before the younger kids were awake. I found a circuit around my neighborhood that took me about a half hour.
I loved it at first because its 100 degrees outside and a 60 degree morning walk, was amazing to enjoy the cool air. But I began to jump out of bed for the walk each morning for reasons beyond the air temperature.
I purposefully set out on the walk with nothing (I mean I was obviously clothed). I left the cell phone at home and took advantage of the walk to clear my head. I had quiet, alone time to talk with God and think about my day.
We need more time to talk to God, to think and just be.
It has been amazing. I am such a people person, but surprisingly, I am loving my solo time, or maybe more accurately, my time with God.
The thing is, I didn't know I needed it until I started doing it. I did know I needed exercise and don't worry, I know I need more than a 30 minute walk to shed the current unwanted pounds, but the many ways this one morning ritual has helped me is a bit unbelievable.
If you've read my blog, you know the point in all of this isn't just me. So now its your turn. When I titled this post, "Walk with Me," I didn't mean get out there and walk the neighborhood beside me, instead, I'm challenging you to do something like my morning walk, for you.
I really envy the girls that seem to have self-care down to a science, but that has never been me. Taking care of myself is something I run right by in the efforts to complete my daily checklists. I am learning that by neglecting myself, I'm setting myself up for failure in the marathon of life.
Are you someone like me that tends to neglect some area of self-care? Rest? Exercise? Free thought time? Pedicure? Prayer and Bible Study? I don't know what it is for you, but if I were a betting woman, I'd put money on the fact that there is something you need to do to help yourself.
So here's my question:
Will you walk with me?
Comment below or message me and share how you would answer this question. I want to know what you need to add to your life.
Happy Wednesday!
