Time + Peace = Balance

  There are 2 important words that I have come to value in these years of motherhood. Time and peace. You cannot have one without the other. They create a balance.
  Time. It seems to run our lives doesn't it? It seems to be what we live by but we seem to become busy and forget ourselves. We forget to take care of us. My husband makes sure I do something for me every few months (minimum) like going to get my hair done or going shopping. He makes sure I make time for myself because I forget to. Time to do for yourself creates peace.
  Peace. It is defined as freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility. Peace is those moments of quiet after the babies go down. It's the few minutes of relaxing after a long day. It's what makes a person feels refreshed and renewed. You can't create peace if you don't make time.
  Time and peace. You need to take the time for yourself. Go get your hair done, go buy yourself that new pair of shoes, and don't feel guilty because you have to take care of you to care for others. Taking time to be at peace is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Remember, you're a person too and you deserve your own attention.

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