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May 28, 2014 by Jennifer

Just a little reminder…

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Chicken Soup For the Soul

Ever have one of those weeks or months, heck even one of those years, where everything just seems to pile up slowly? The next thing you know you’re feeling completely overwhelmed and exhausted and a little hopeless? Yeahhhh… that was March and most of April for me. There wasn’t anything MAJOR, other than hubby being sick for 2 straight weeks, but lots of little things that just added up over time. There were lots of MAJOR things that happened to family, friends and blogging buddies. Some good, most not. With ever  bit of bad news I could feel my soul being weighed down.

I needed a break. I needed to hear that miracles happen. I needed to hear about the good and hope and the wonderful happening for others. I needed just a little reminder…

Take a break from the every day and feed your soul - busybeingjennifer.com

 

It happened on a Tuesday, I had spent the most day with a friend, came home and took a nap. When I woke, I had absolutely NO desire to do anything on my ever-growing to do list. I wanted, no, I needed to do something a little different. Something that would feed my soul.

Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade, a Caprese salad, a little Frank Sinatra via Pandora and the new Chicken Soup For the Soul – Miracles Happen. This was just the break I needed.

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I needed to read the stories about seeming impossible situations turning around, the stories of miraculous provision, the reminder that the little things matter and that little miracles happen every day, I just have to remember to look for them. As the sun played peek-a-boo with the branches above me, I could feel that desperate, overwhelmed part of my soul start to be revived. I felt like a neglected part of me was coming back to life. This little picnic and calm, quiet moments to reflect and have my hope renewed was exactly what I needed!

I might even make this a weekly thing 😀

What do you do when the weight of life starts to pile up? How do you cope? What brings your soul back to life?

Filed Under: Real Life, Reviews Tagged With: Chicken Soup For The Soul, Good for your soul, Life, Me Time, Picnic

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  1. Kristen says

    May 28, 2014 at 7:11 am

    oh I love Chicken Soup for the Soul! Those books are so fun!! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Christy says

    May 28, 2014 at 7:50 am

    I know that feeling! Your pic looks like you accomplished just that & I absolutely love the Chicken Soup For The Soul series!!

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  3. sherilanyoung says

    May 28, 2014 at 7:50 am

    This is a great reminder we all need this from time to time. I've been feeling this way lately, I will need read something uplifting like that to feel better!! Great idea.

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  4. Julie says

    May 28, 2014 at 8:28 am

    That blanket is gorgeous! I agree that we all need soul reviving breaks (probably more often than we actually take them). A good nap is always refreshing. I also like taking a walk or enjoying some good food. Or all of the above!

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  5. Patti says

    May 28, 2014 at 10:05 am

    I just took a modified week off (no writing, only a bit of promoting) and it was exactly what I needed. To rest is one of the most productive things we can do when weighed down. Seems counter-intuitive, but it works.

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  6. Leslie says

    May 28, 2014 at 10:21 am

    I’ve never checked out the chicken soup books, maybe I should. That picnic looks dreamy. I love a good salad, yum. I think it’s a great idea to take a little time to yourself at least twice a month. Life gets so hectic, it does ya good to get a break. Please stop by to say hi if you get a chance. Happy Wednesday!

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  7. Diana says

    May 28, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    I haven't read those books in forever it feels like! Glad you were able to get a little you time! We all need that sometimes.

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  8. Melissa D says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! I need to be better about taking "me" time!

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  9. Amanda Haney says

    May 28, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    That looks really peaceful! Usually when my soul needs a revamp I go to get a pedicure, complete with margarita. Then I go to Target or Barnes & Noble and just get lost. Those two places I could get lost in. Another thing I do is ride down our long driveway with music blaring and the windows down. Singing. Not well, but singing. That is good for my soul!

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  10. Ashley says

    May 28, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    I understand that feeling!

    That’s a wonderful way to take a breather and remember the happy in life–I need to try this sometime!

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