This blog was born on August 1st, after a particularly sunny and beautiful early morning jog.
I set out to share an exploration of what actually feels nurturing, inviting everyone who reads this to consider what nurtures them best.
We have explored quotes, food, books, sunsets and bubble wrap…. compliments, , jigsaws, walks by rivers, gifts from mountains, walks in nature and walks with cats …. accepting uncertainty, enjoying sunflowers, enjoying hugs
Of all the discoveries this month, two things stand out loudest to me:
Firstly, that a focus on nurturing yourself is in itself nurturing
Simply remembering to check in each day and consciously create a nurturing moment created a sense of gentle well being, a little smile. But not just in that moment! That cheeky little inner smile warmed up, moments of nurture started to happen more often, in more and more ways … this stuff is catchy!! 😉
Nurture from the hills that hug
Secondly, that there are in fact a zillion little things every day that are nurturing. They are there all around us, all the time. The difference is whether we slow down enough to notice, smile, and gratefully receive 🙂
It seems to me that there is a healthy balance to be felt out, one that enables us to give and enables us to receive, to refuel. Finding the balance, and adjusting that balance as daily circumstances change, is both a skill and a habit.
A big thank you to everyone who’s shared this first month of Daily Nurture, and in particular thank you for sharing all the different ways you’ve been creating nurture for yourselves!
More nurturing stuff in the coming month… Here’s to nurturing the nurturing habit… !
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