Put On Your Oxygen Mask First!

This has been discussed time and time again...on one of friend's blog in fact. And still, it resonates as if I have never been introduced to the concept. I first heard this statement when I was younger with no children and I, like so many others, was like, "what? don't save the children first?..." Well of course, I understand more now. In order to save your child, you have to be...well, alive...So many times, I proudly state how I am taking time for me...I am making myself a priority...but somewhere along the lines...the whole "self-denial for others" runs so deep (like the "Willie Lynch Syndrome") that it rears its ugly head time and time again.

Can I please learn this lesson?...wait, can I please learn how to truly love myself first. That is what it comes down to. What does "a mother's work is never done" really mean? All too often, it is like a badge of honor to always be busy doing something. I have no problem sacrificing for my children...I love them...but there is a fine line if I am not careful. Even as I type I am slightly conflicted. "A mother's work is never done," but who said we have to do it all in one day? There's like this unofficial medal we maintain wearing by being this busy, busy, busy, busy...did I say busy?...mother.

How...how do you put on your oxygen mask first?! If it "takes a village to raise a child," then it has to take a village to support that mother in raising that child. Give me some love and some good advice.

Peace