With the new school year picking up speed, it’s easy for me to forget the lessons hard learned over the summer. My gracious Father has been very committed to teaching me about living in true peace, and I want to be intentional about wrestling with the moments that send peace running to the hills. Many of those moments are connected to my children and their various challenges. After an episode like the one described in ‘Making Peace a Priority’, I’m done for, and my recovery time seems interminable. So now the summer season is leading to school madness and I need to re-organize my intentions and priorities.
Priority One
I have to prioritize my well-being. So do you. If you crash, who’s going to take care of your child? I know that thought already keeps you up at night so let’s channel that concern into action that can really be helpful. You need some attention. Your body (healthy food and exercise), emotions (nourishing habits, therapy and/coaching), relationships, spiritual routines and life aspirations may have been neglected as you dealt with the shock and awe of the diagnosis. Well, that was me.
