HARVESTING WISDOM

There is much to be learned from your former self. In our Tuesday Self-Care group, we explored what filled us up when we were younger in life before becoming a raregiver. We took the time to inquire and harvested some gems. In your life as a raregiver, you might feel like you don't have a lot of time for contemplation. And it would be useful to take a moment and contemplate what gave you joy.

Connection 

For many of us what brings us joy is connection. Maybe it's the connection that you feel with yourself in the depths of your heart and perhaps it's a connection with others. The connection with yourself comes from a space of being rather than a space of doing. In doing your energy is often focused outward. It takes a commitment to focus on yourself and once you are, then you can invite others into a deeper way of meeting.

Sacred space

Maybe something that nourished you was sacred space be that in prayer or in nature or in a group. When you find something like one of our support groups that truly nourishes, you set a boundary around this sacred time. Create a routine where you prioritize yourself. It's great to have a plan for how you want to use your precious free time and also very useful to be flexible. Create a plan and know that most likely you will deviate from that plan.

Intentionality

Being intentional about how you use your spare time is important. For instance, if you want to paint, have the paints, paper and brushes ready to go. Set yourself up for success and if you are someone who likes to get regular massages or spend time in meditation or stretching, prepare for this. Get someone to take over for you in your caregiving role and turn some of that loving care toward yourself.

Coming Up Next Week: How Caregiving Impacts The Wheel Of Life

How are you spending your time and is it working for you to nourish you as a human being who is also a raregiver? Typically, time and satisfaction correlate, but not always with a raregiver. As a raregiver, you could be spending too much time and energy on family and not enough in other areas, creating an unbalanced wheel of life. Let’s make note of the places where you may feel somewhat out of balance and hone in on where you can use your resources more wisely and where you need to ask for help. This will be a powerful session where you will discover things about yourself and learn how to implement new ways of being that will support you as a whole person.

Please Join Us In Sacred Space

These group sessions are a chance to "go deep." Each week we offer a chance to dive into sacred space with others who understand what it means to have a Rare child. Our participants regularly talk about how this group of women is willing to share from their hearts which is unique. Join us and be supported.

You may not realize how much you need the Raregivers community until you find it.

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We look forward to being with you soon.