We’ve all probably heard these words said before. Them or “mic check. One, two…one two”. Whatever the occasion, they spark anticipation. I’ve been in hiatus for so long that it’s only right I also echo these words as I resume. Testing, testing…
First things first, happy new year. Compliments of the new season. How are those New Year’s resolutions and themes coming along? Mine are dribbling me. Nothing new there. Lol
The thing about my hiatus is that it wasn’t planned. Nope. Things just went sideways early December last year. I was so exhausted at the end of the festive season that rest became real. I came to realise that my cup was barely overflowing and I needed to save some. Boy, was I right! It’s been a ride and I didn’t want to be here half hearted.
What’s interesting during my time away is how I’ve learnt how important it is that you show up for yourself first. Show up for you in order for you to be fully present with others. Show up for you and make others aware that you also run low. Show up for yourself in accepting that timelines are different and that’s okay. Show up for yourself first to such an extent that you don’t take showing up lightly…
So as the mid year fatigue creeps in, as year plans begin to take short lefts and as winter reminds us why we’ll always favour summer, I’d like to take to the stage to say: Testing, testing…are you showing up for yourself?
This is such a beautiful reflection piece. I’m left wondering weather I’m showing up for myself and bow to best show up for myself. Thank you mamaz
ReplyDeleteHow did it go? Did you end up showing up for yourself?
DeleteReading this really makes my heart sunk..when I realise how much I show up for everyone except myself. I need to take a step back and show up for myself again really quickly this year. I am just glad my little one came at a moment when I realise this and I will surely being spending more time with her and myself. Showing up for everyone drained off my soul of ever there is anything like that 😆.. thanks for this piece Linda ♥️
ReplyDeleteAw. I’m so sorry for that. Please be kind to yourself during these reflections.
DeleteWe’re almost conditioned to show up for everyone but ourselves but…we need to learn to do it and choose it daily!
“Show up for yourself!” Thanks for this Linda.
ReplyDeleteIf there is one thing I’ve been practicing this year, it has to be asking for help and receiving. I’ve always been the hero and the giver, and i would not allow people to do the same for me.
It’s been such a beautiful and fulfilling experience🥺💝
Nangamso - your Mkhaya
You’re welcome mkhaya!
DeleteEish asking for help I can be such a tricky thing Yho. Kodwa when you find your tribe then you get to unlearn so much. This dribbled me this year…