Make*shift: sufficient for the time being.
When we become parents, we all have this idea in our head of how it will be. Pinterst has given us idealized picturesque scenes of perfect spaces where mom’s can retreat to reclaim their inner tranquility while the children “Ommmm” in the living room. Our own reality sets in and we scramble to find the time,the perfect space or the perfect opportunity to breathe into ourselves to reconnect.
This morning, I found myself sitting at the dining room table finishing up my coffee and gratitudes. The house was quiet as Mina played on the couch. I realized that an opportunity had presented itself to me. I could take some more time to just be still, quiet, and breathe. I resisted the urge to get things done while child is quiet and took time for me. I had everything I needed to reconnect. I had recognized that there was time for me if I just opened up myself to notice.
I had created a Makeshift Meditative Moment. It was sufficient for the time being. I had cobbled together the elements I needed: a moment, a candle, coffee, and the awareness to breathe.
I know we would all like to be able to retreat to this:
But… that is pinterest parenting, not reality. Sure, it would be nice to have a space dedicated to you and your sanity. The good news is that you don’t need it. All you need is to recognize that there is time and space throughout your day in which you can take 5 minutes, close your eyes and breathe. You are worth 5 minutes to restore and reground yourself.