One life lesson I have been learning is the importance of life balance. As a mother of two young ones, working full time, maintaining a household and a healthy marriage it is essential!
Balance has always been a challenge for me. Case in point is A Rotta Love Plus (http://www.arottalove.org/). I, along with Rachel Anderson used to run a Pit Bull and Rottweiler rescue called A Rotta Love Plus. It is a WONDERFUL organization, check them out online. When I was a part of A Rotta Love Plus, I had so much to do all the time, there is SO much need in dog rescue, I had an impossible time drawing the line, creating balance, and setting boundaries. I tried to do A Rotta Love Plus ‘part time’ but it proved to not be something I was capable of. I was (and still am) very passionate about A Rotta Love Plus, it will always have a piece of my heart, but I also came to the conclusion….
That my family is worth by dedication first and foremost
Anything that compromises my ability to be a good mother and wife needs to go
Moderation really IS important
If you are so dedicated to something to the point that you can’t sleep because your mind races about all you have to do…there is something wrong.
If you are so stressed out over something that you physically manifest symptoms, this is not healthy.
If you have to constantly fight your husband to do your hobby (given you have an otherwise healthy relationship) you need to think about your boundaries.
This and more contributed to my decision to back down from A Rotta Love Plus. It was a decision made over many tears and sleepless nights. After I completely stepped down from A Rotta Love Plus, I felt like a burden had been removed from my back. I felt like I could breathe, I could be a good mom, a good wife…and I had freedom.
This taught me a lot about how sometimes the hardest decisions you make, can bring you great joys…
Of course I miss A Rotta Love at times, but I am at peace with the decision I made, it was time.
Cheers,
Beth
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