Permission to Behold



           Sometimes I let people’s expectations of me steal my joy. Actually, I am not sure if it is really their expectations of me, or my preceptions of their expectations of me. I want to give myself permission to behold beauty and really enjoy it. I want to take time to belly laugh with my kids. I don’t want to be preoccupied with what others think of me all the time. I want to treasure moments with my family. I want to watch sunsets and look at the stars at night. I want to hug and read to my children as I tuck them in a night. There is so much to behold in this life, and I don’t want to waste time being preoccupied any longer.




 

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  1. TishApril 16, 2021 at 8:52 AM

    I agree, it is important to give ourselves permission to enjoy the moment!

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  2. CarolApril 16, 2021 at 9:14 AM

    We all need those moments!

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  3. Lesley CrawfordApril 16, 2021 at 9:54 AM

    I agree, it is too easy to get caught up in worrying about what others think instead of just giving ourselves permission to enjoy life. Visiting from FMF #3.

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