What My Husband Said That Changed Everything
I shared a post on Instagram on my version of a well being life and wanted to expand on it here because it’s something I really care about.
“Well being life isn’t just meditation or slow mornings.
It’s how I move through everything.
It’s being present (mostly 🤭) with my kids when we’re together.
It’s keeping my space calm(ish) because it helps my mind stay that way.
It’s remembering to breathe when the schedule feels packed.
It’s doing my best, not chasing perfect.
Over time I’ve learned that well being isn’t something you check off a list.
It’s not a goal or a destination.
It’s a daily practice that keeps unfolding through the chaos, the quiet, and everything in between.”
Then I saw a clip shared from @maybellemorgan and it hit me hard. She talked about boundaries, the healthy kind that protect your peace, not the ones that make you shut everyone out. I felt that. I’m such a believer in healthy, non-isolating boundaries. It’s a fine line and one that’s caused me to really reflect on how I show up in my relationships.
This clip reminded me of something my husband told me years ago on date night when I was deep in the anxiety of running a business. He looked at me and said, “Everything we love and cherish in our life came from the HARDEST challenges and obstacles.”
DANG! {{Cue the tears. In public. Which I hate.}}
But he was right. It was exactly what I needed to hear. Maintaining a healthy, happy and loving marriage. Raising our kids to be passionate and kind humans. Managing our own mental health and personal growth. Dogs. Creating and building a compassionate brand and community. It is all HARD. But it’s all worth the work. The rainbow really does come after the storm.
So now when I think about well being, it’s less about what it looks like and more about what it feels like.
It’s less about routines and more about moving through your daily life.
It’s breathing through the hard parts.
Holding boundaries with love.
And remembering that everything good in life usually asks for a little work.
That’s what well being looks and feels like to me right now. Messy, honest, and full of heart.
xo,
LJ