What Did You Do for Yourself Today?

"What did you do for yourself today?" This is the question my husband has started asking me daily, because I tend to put myself last a lot. 

For me, sometimes it's as simple as just taking a shower or putting on some makeup; but yesterday I took a walk along a beach on Vandenberg AFB during low tide.

Walking along the beach by myself is one of my favorite things, and I try to do it at least once a week. It helps me to slow down, re-center and re-focus when I get too caught up in the hustle and bustle that life sometimes creates.  (AND... when I go, I never think that I am going to find something new to see, but I ALWAYS find something new and beautiful every time!)

 
 Since I went during a really low tide, I got to see some amazing things. Just to be able to see places that are so untouched by man is so beautiful. It also makes me feel small, but in a good way. As cheesy as it sounds, it makes me feel like there is so much more beauty in this world that I have yet to see and appreciate.

 


I've realized how important it is to REMEMBER do something for yourself each day. That it's not selfish to focus on yourself for a little while during the day- even if it's 15 minutes. Taking care of yourself allows you to be better at taking care of others in your life.

So... What did YOU do for yourself today?