I Am Often Sad On Mondays…

I work full time, I lead a team and worship on Sundays, I lead a program I created, I am a mom of three growing boys, I try to be a good friend and invest myself in relationships, I try to take care of my body through running and exercise, I keep my mind engaged in seeking truth and growth always reading a few books at once, and I keep these fingers writing. I have a beautiful life doing things that I LOVE and that are fulfilling.

But many Mondays I am sad.

As we grow it is fitting that we learn the depths of our needs and what rhythms we need to be healthy and flourishing. For me Sundays are a workday, a day I have obligation, a day where I can’t wake up and call in sick or not show up, responsibility is waiting.

I try to be as intentional as I can about my rest and pace throughout the week, yet, there are some weeks where there are so many “things”, responsibilities, kids’ needs, and even fun, that after Sunday, I am completely wiped out.

I will wake up on Monday morning and I can’t smile anymore, I have nothing left to “give” anyone, I am completely depleted.

These Mondays used to maybe catch me off guard a bit, I would be worried about myself, “why am I sad” or “what is “wrong” with me?”

But it wasn’t long before I understood my rhythms, my needs, and what my body was telling me. You’re tired sweetheart, that is all.

We all have a limit on how much we have within us to pour out. And the laws of nature are always the same, you cannot give more than you have in the bank. This will prove to be true in every area of life.

There will be things in all of our lives that drain life out of us and therefore we MUST also have the appropriate amount of things that give us life or that replenish our souls.

My dear, if you find yourself down, if you are exhausted, if you feel short or impatient with people, if you have lost your spunk, if you are having a hard time getting out of bed, or loss of motivation, and you feel heavy, don’t fall too deep… cause you might just need a nap.

We all need to look inside and give ourselves the grace, space, and attunement to replenish the precious parts of us.  

This looks different for each of us, you must learn what you need. For me sometimes it is time with friends, or nature, a run, some wildflowers, or a cup of wonderful coffee and sometimes it is a Sad Monday where I just let myself Be.

I am with you on the journey to healthy and wholeness-

From my Heart to Yours