Good Morning all- And good day to everyone.
Happy Monday.
It seems this Monday morning has gifted us the comfort and peace of a
gloomy rainy day.
A perfect setting for a slow paced Monday. Which is the route I have chosen
for today and most Monday's (if I'm being completely honest). I always say "Mondays aren't so
bad if you treat them like Saturdays".
I normally work half day on Monday but have since
switched to just slow starting.
Everyone seems to hate Mondays. There's an unspoken national campaign it seems to hating
Monday's. I believe it's because Monday Morning means being thrown back into your jobs,
your office, your commute, back into the collective frustrations of others "hating Monday
mornings".
There is anxiety in that, anxiety is being around other people, expectations of bosses or
coworkers, anxiety of traffic or the drive to work, being away from your families or children. I
mean Monday's bring a cloud of anxious doom. I get it, I mean Who wants to end their
weekend, anyway?
I wonder what would happen collectively if every stopped hating Monday Mornings???
---- would traffic accidents go decline, would we all seem a little peppier or happier. Nicer
maybe….would our days and week go smoother- more in harmony and balance perhaps?
Who knows--- we should just try it and see!
Of course; that's my MO-- if I don't know? "Let's try it and see."
I didn't always have a great relationship with Monday Morning. In fact, I used to have panic
attacks, extreme stomach aches, I felt like I couldn't move…..on Sundays ----- I would be
having a wonderful Sunday with my family and suddenly the thought of 'oh tomorrow is
Monday' 'oh the pressures of all the things I need to do and get done - have already gone through
my head….[panic has seeped in.]
Then remembering that it's back to work for my husband and
back to me, myself and I with 4 young children.
The house work, the back to real life…..
[anxiety has arrived]. So much that Sunday nights for me would be just awful, sitting, dreading,
wasting time being anxious about Monday.
I do not miss these feelings and not that I don't
have them any more but I do manage them better and Man, now that I think of it… it's really
easy to Hate Mondays.
Over time and in my growth I developed a new attitude toward Mondays and as I started to
create my own reality - I decided to make Mondays my friend and treat them like a Saturday. I
used to wake up and work until noon or so, then enjoy the rest of my day.
Currently and especially after an extensive and exhausting Yoga Teacher Training weekend, I
have chosen to wake up slow….. still getting the kids to school but after - kind of resting…..
opening my journal and reflecting upon my weekend.
What I learned, what I loved, what
showed up, how did a grow or expand? I pray, meditate, read, consult my spirit team, yoga,
plan my day, and set the tempo for my week. I didn't always have this luxury but now I do and
I wake up excited for Mondays.
Excited to see what this week, this new day has in store for me
and my family.
This gloomy, rainy day was just the thing I needed to set the pace for my slow and relaxing yet
productive Monday Morning.
I think I may curl up to a book today. I received a new one from a fellow yogi sister and friend
this weekend. Just one account of the many blessings and abundance I received this weekend.
The gray clouds, damp cool air, and rain (pitter pattering on my window) is such an invitation to
grab my
Mud/WTR, a blanket, to get comfy in my spot and immerse myself into this new book that I am
so grateful in receiving.
For someone like me who has a hard time resting - I'm so grateful that I have learned to be
able to allow myself time to recuperate, rejuvenate, relax and let go of my stress without the
guilt of thinking I should be doing something…. or the shame of reading when my dishes need
done.
What do Monday Mornings mean to you?
Are they fast paced?
Or slow?
Do you enjoy them or
no?
What would it look like if you experienced your Monday differently, more gently, with an
ease and flow?
Maybe you let that thought create a curiosity and maybe you are curious
enough to try it and see? I think the worst that could happen is that you start to LOVE
MONDAYS!
Find out how you can make Monday Morning your friend!
It's not Mondays fault that it's the
first day in the work week. Man decided that! Maybe Mondays feelings are hurt because ya'll
hate it so much!!!!
Where can you soften or let go in your Monday start to the week? Maybe Monday doesn't have
to be the start of your work week!
For me, I had such an expansive, abundant, strengthening, loving and happy weekend that I'm
am just over joyed to start my week.
I have so much to look forward too that I just cannot
waste any time being frustrated about the fact that that Monday! Lol
My biggest take away from this weekend is that
when someone is attempting to make you feel small or invisible even-- unworthy -- that is a
reflection of what is going on inside of them. Forgive and send them the same love you send
everyone around you anyway.
Because love is always the answer. Everyone just wants to be
loved. So give yours to yourself and if you have a little extra send it others around you.
I found myself in this situation over the weekend. I was able to recognize this demon as it was
a pattern of mine replaying. Instead of taking offense, being bothered, hurt, sad and letting
those feelings in my world of feeling unworthy or undeserving -- not good enough.
Instead of
trying to regain this persons affection or friendship or confronting them just trying to make
them like me.
I simply decided to just show them love instead.
Treating them the same as I would treat any other person…. with love compassion and
respect…..at least then I know I'm not perpetuating this fear or feelings and not allowing it in
my life.
Giving love in this way not expecting anything in return; has enriched my life and given me
hope as well as a renewal of my energy.
When given the same situation I chose a different way! What a feat! Not always easy but
doable!
So maybe someone cuts you off today, maybe you can't stand your coworker, maybe the
barista takes too long with your coffee order……. whatever it is that hurts or frustrates or
causes fear in you…. show them love instead!
As my Yoga Teacher says…….. JUST TRY IT ON! See how it fits!
Oh this week is going to be amazing! I hope all of you have found solitude and peace this
weekend! I hope all of you are curious to all the exciting things coming your way this week!
And
I hope you can show love for Mondays even if they are gloomy and rainy!
Happy Monday!
Much love light and peace
BE Well
M❤