Laughing and Raising the Vibration

Ooooo - did I go to sleep last night in a foul mood.  It was one of those compare and dispair moments that I used to think were behind me until last night.  I won't go into details, but it involved visiting a house much nicer than my apartment. 

This morning - well I thought it had broken, until my son bonked me on the head quite painfully pretending that I was a monster (perhaps more real than either of us want to admit)  but when things started to feel like they were spiraling ever more downward, I took care of myself.   I hiked with the dogs - bought some bitchin' tomatoes at the farmer's market - (plus lots of other good stuff) came home and whipped up a new creation - Plum-e-nade - for everyone - and wrote some on my novel while the guys watched a movie. 

Then - I could see, Miles needed the vibration raised for him - I managed to get him to leave the house, and as we walked around the block, we looked at all the different leaves on the different trees.  And really, literally - voila - the vibration changed. 

Later I went to yoga - and decided I could be overwhelmed and count up all the crap - being audited, having corporate clients go under - sticking me with the bill - etc OR - decide to really own my life and my accomplishments, to own my happiness.  I decided I liked the feeling of happiness much more. 

And so - a bunch of OM's later - and after the poses (so funny, I was thinking how the poses were easy, until I went to do them - it's been so long!)  I came home to whip up a lovely dinner, and have a great evening with my family.  

So - what is this about?  Self care is important.  I need to remember that sometimes when my family needs fixing, I need to take care of myself first.  Then  I can choose happiness, and more self care, and then I can be a powerful contributing, positive mother and team member of the family, and be an abundant provider as well. 

Today I can take the time to take care of myself.  Sometimes even before I've begun to take care of others. 

Recipe for Plum-e-nade:

1 organic lemon

1 plum

squirt of organic Agave

2ish cups of filtered water

 3 ice cubes

Cut lemon in half, and juice in a manual juicer - put in mixer (I use the Bullet) 

Cut up the plum - put in juicer

squirt in the agave - about 1 tablespoon

top with water

three icecubes

Blend like crazy and enjoy!