Are you Kind Toward Yourself?

Kindness week always brings out the best in me. In general, I’m a very kind person. However, during kindness week, I forced myself to go out of my way to be extra kind and notice kindness in others.

This year, Kindness Week has been a little different. My life has changed drastically since last April 2024. I had just started a new position doing sales.

I was learning the new product, changing my networking focus, getting out of my comfort zone, and networking with business connections, e.g., insurance agents, financial planners, realtors, and brokers. It was different than the Health and Wellness space I was in for about five years prior.

In April, something shifted. Out of the blue, after one conversation, I knew this was not what I was supposed to do. Within 24 hours, I resigned.

My first inclination was to get a job. With the help of a friend/financial coach, I restructured my finances. She went down in the weeds with me, helping me strategically plan where my money would go.

Every day I kept reminding myself,
“Money is an energy exchange.
Money flows to me.
I tell my money where it goes,
and it works for me.”

I was able to let go of many things and realized finances were not as bad as I thought.

I took some time to re-evaluate my life. Thankfully, I recognized the season I was in. I connected with my heart and asked, “What’s really important?”

I had just had my 6th grandchild. The three younger grandkids were born within 10 months. Imagine doubling the number of grandkids in 10 months? One thing I knew for sure, I did not want to miss this season chasing money. They’re only young once.

Today, I have the privilege of watching my grand-daughter three days a week. I do my best to organize “play dates” with the other “littles” at least 1x per week and see my other grand kids on the weekends. Also, I have the freedom to put towards my health coaching program, something that has been my heart’s desire but never allowed myself the freedom to pursue it.

My days look totally different. No more rushing to networking events, chamber meetings, coffee meet-ups etc. This week I have been home every day either in front of a computer screen learning online, or I’m floor playing with my granddaughter.

On Sunday when “Kindness Week” was re-introduced, I was not sure I was going to find people to be kind to, or people to observe kind deeds since I was not “out in public”. It has been interesting. Glad to report I have not had problems seeing kindness around me.

Yet one thing finally dawned on me. I believe I am in a season where for the first time in my life; I am intentionally kind to myself following my heart’s desire.

Daily, I take the time to follow my heart. I love learning about natural ways to heal the body. I am playing with my granddaughter, watching her make tiny steps toward walking. My heart is filled with joy! And yes, there are many kindnesses to report. Such a great day! The best part is recognizing and feeling great about being kind to myself!

Much gratitude for the Master Key Experience (MKE)! This was never on my DMP or even something I dreamed of doing. Yet, the freedom I have now is because I have learned to be an independent thinker, with the courage to listen to my heart.

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