As I entered my thirties and had three kids in 3.5 years, I began to feel like I was just going through the motions…diaper change, dishes, kiss boo-boos, discipline, laundry, lather, rinse, repeat.  Existing, but not thriving… far from the energetic and purposeful mama I imagined I would be.

We were in survival mode and I felt like the sippy cup that got lost in the van for weeks with milk inside it. Things looked ok on the outside, but under the cap….well, that was a different, more gag-inducing story.

It all began to shift for me when I heard a little alien on a kid’s show chirp, “that lights me up!” You can read the whole story HERE. That little question began my intentional pursuit of joy in the everyday mundane moments.

Thanks so much for your words this week! This challenge was the breath of fresh air I needed!

-lauren

“I’ve really enjoyed your emails this week. You aren’t alone at all. I think by having the group so many women have also felt “not alone”. I think the community of the group and seeing others thoughts has helped me see that I’m not the only one with “small” goals right now. That clean laundry and a hot cup of coffee really maybe IS enough right now.”

-jamie