The Other Side - A Place of Dirt and Weeds

My favorite saying is, "The grass is greener where you water it."  The thing about watering grass is it has to be done regularly, dare I say often.  You can be the other side offering inspiration.  Sure, there will be those who are simply envious because they haven't figured out how to water their grass, but I choose to focus on the positive impact I can have by taking care of my stuff.

Watering my yard is using my capsule wardrobe to look good because I value myself and expect others to value me as well; Building authentic, reciprocal  relationships that can grow by hosting people in my house that is inviting; Staying focused on the importance of family and having time for meaningful conversations where I give my undivided attention; Giving grace whether it's deserved or not because I need it too.  These are all things in my control.   For me, "The Other Side" are those things not in my control.   For those things, I still have a sphere of influence.

I'm pro-life and the best thing I can do as a mom of older teenagers is to let them know I welcome grandchildren, now and forever.  I am against violence, and prefer not to be a victim so I take measures to protect myself. Yes, that means I am all for the second amendment and citizens arming themselves.  I take the opportunity seriously by attending training and practicing regularly.  I work on helping my kids communicate their needs and share their thoughts so they know they are valued. I am an Ally to the LGBTQ community.  There will be haters and I can't control that but, I will defend the right to love whomever one loves until my dying breath.

There are also two sides to mental health: wellness and illness.  Believe it or not, the two can co-exist. I am taking all the steps towards wellness: Therapy - check, Meds - check, Exercise - check, Food - check, Self care - check, Support network utilized - check.  Yet still, the illness flares.  Such is the case for me at this time.   Tending to my crabgrass filled yard is a tedious, back breaking feat but it must be done for I refuse to go to a place of dirt and weeds.