HEALING THROUGH SELF-CARE
Being a mother of two young children with little support is tough; add a pandemic and spending large amounts of time with your other half makes it even tougher, and I’d begun to suffer from panic attacks and I noticed I was losing my cool at the slightest thing. I had also begun having headaches that just wouldn’t shift. The idea of getting away to an idyllic location sounded amazing and so I got in touch with Lynn, but the logistics made my head spin, and so Lynn suggested that I do a retreat from home.
I loved the idea of not having to drive anywhere and so I arranged for my parents to take care of the kids so that I’d have a quiet house for the week. We set up a Zoom call to prepare me for my home retreat; it was a good chance to get to know one another and this helped as Lynn advised me on what I should do to maximize my time at home on my own.
I spent my retreat week eating my favourite foods, I pampered myself with local spa treatments at places I knew and liked, enjoyed some leisurely gardening, lunching with friends, reading, attending an art class and being at one with myself. It was utter bliss.
Lynn and I worked together with energy healing via Zoom, and these sessions really helped me reconnect and heal; she taught me coping techniques and ways to calm and settle myself. We meditated and talked and uncovered issues that have been blocked for some time.
Sometimes the idea of getting ‘away from it all’ makes sense but actually, it’s worth considering staying where you are and dealing with your issues in the comfort of your own home, and the whole experience has been very positive. Lynn has made me conscious of the need to care for myself more, and since then my headaches have definitely subsided and I feel in a much happier place which has been good for me and my family. Happy Mum, Happy Kids.