05/30/2026
After a week of camping adventures with my kids, I spent some time today planting flowers.
A few years ago, I would have been drowning in mom guilt for taking time for myself. I convinced myself that being a good mom meant always putting everyone else first. Now I see it differently.
Flowers donāt bloom because theyāre constantly giving. They bloom because they get what they needāsunlight, water, nutrients, and time. Weāre not much different.
When weāre running on empty, everyone feels it. Our patience gets shorter. Our stress gets louder. Our ability to be present starts to fade. Taking time to recharge isnāt selfish. Itās maintenance.
Whether itās planting flowers, taking a walk, reading a book, working out, or simply enjoying a quiet cup of coffee, those moments matter.
Because the healthiest version of you is a gift to the people you love, too.
Whatās one thing you do to refill your own cup?