#fridayfeelgood

[lariamconcept]

Happy Friday! After a week of sub-par sleep, a bright and sunny morning is what I needed to get out of bed today. ⁣ ⁣ Warming up for a paid shoot this afternoon at the city ballet with some street candids in one of my favorite cafes.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #fridayfeelgood⁣ #streetphotography⁣ #cafeculture⁣ #cafevibes⁣ #rangefindercamera⁣ #streetportraits⁣ #euroculture⁣ #coffeeandbooks⁣ #coffeeandbooks☕️📖⁣ #digitalnomads⁣ #artdiscover https://www.instagram.com/p/CpCvkAaOLhW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[happymessworld]

“No Mud, No Lotus.” This beautiful flower only grows in mud. Sometimes you have to go through some serious sh*t to grow into your true self/your divine beauty. You got this. I see you and I love you. #fridayfeelgood #inspiration #happymess https://www.instagram.com/p/BvTuQPVFn3-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ufon232zxofw

[susanrkiley]

That’s a wrap #Friday! I’ll see you next week... #lovemypuppy #fridayfeelgood #rescuedogsrule https://www.instagram.com/p/BshQhFXF3od/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aaujmady6o6z

[featherandskull]

After plenty of self care this week I think I’m finally starting to feel like my old self... #selfcare #backtolife . . . . . . . . . . #fridayfeelgood #happyweekend #feelingood #happyme #seekthesimplicity #livefolk #livingmybestlife #theeverygirl #featherandskull #lifestyleblogger #lifegoals #prettythings #bathtime #pinterestinspired https://www.instagram.com/p/BsgT0CFlP5a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16glrk6u2hzzx

[barrekailua]

FUELING UP THIS FRIDAY WITH MY FAVE. SUPERFOOD. MAHALO @humnutrition 🌺#drinkyourgreens #humnutrition #fridayfeelgood #seeyouatthebarre #barrekailua #makemoves (at Barre Kailua)

[mommyfeelgoodblog]

Scare Sh**!

I'm sure we envision the day of giving birth, as we anticipate that precious moment of locking eyes with our new born child. Certainly the moment is magical, as we are filled with pride and joy. But what feelings are we left with when the support of the Doctors and Nurses vanish and its just Mother and Child? More important, do your Mother instincts immediately take place? Conversely, this was not my reality! I recall being Scared Sh***! I was drowsy and consumed with a rush of ambivalence when the Nurses graciously handed me my daughter. My husband was a true champion who stood by my side during the entire labor and delivery process; however, as loving pet owners, he left to check on our beloved cat (Bella) and Dog (Zoey). In shock, I realized my daughter and I were the only ones in the hospital room. My listless body combined with the overwhelming feeling of loneliness gave rise to the ultimate Scared Sh** moment. Although I diligently planed the day of my child's arrival, I never thought the pervasive feeling of loneliness coupled with fear would become prevalent on this day. After receiving a brief coaching on breastfeeding techniques, I was left to figure things out. My internal thoughts were.."please don't leave me alone with this child!" I was waiting for a breath of relief. Simply put, internally I was suffocating from a range of emotions and I was waiting to exhale. Soon thereafter, the Nurse returned to take my daughter to the nursery. Although I was relieved that help had arrived, I felt guilty that I was nervous to be alone with my child. I have learned that many Mothers experience this Scared S*** feeling. Although I read serval parenting books, babysat and attended parenting classes, I was not fully prepare for this particular scared sh**moment. This experience taught me that no amount of preparation can truly set the stage for the journey of parenting. In that end, when you had your first child, did you have a scared sh** moment? If so, how did you move through those feelings? By: Lanette Hodge

[mommyfeelgoodblog]

What Do I Really Want--

Getting the oil change is a boring task. My least favorite thing to do is wait. I was on a budget and could only afford an oil change. I recalled, the first time I had the oil changed; I spent over a hundred dollars because I was informed I needed X, Y and Z fixed. Well this time I went armed and ready. I knew what I wanted and I told the service men "All" I need is an oil change; thus, I was not bombarded with the X, Y and Z that needed fixed. As a result, I spent seventeen dollars.

This experience helped me understand that if you don't know Exactly what you want, someone else will dictate what you think you want; therefore, it's up to you to know what you want for sure.

I meet a young lady waiting with her beautiful daughter. She talked about having six children...yeekes! But she said she knew at a young age she wanted a large family because she loved children. I asked her daughter what she wanted out of life and she replied..." I want a baby." I told her..."well I think you misunderstood the question." I asked her..."what do you Really want? Not what you think you want." She replied..." I want to own a night club." And I replied..."well there you go...you know exactly what you want!"

From this experience I learned knowing what you want and what you think you want is completely different. Often what we think we want is a reflection of what someone else my want for you. For example, the young lady stated she wanted a baby because that's what she believed her mother wanted from her but deep down she truly wanted to be a owner of a night club.

So think about it and ask yourself..." What do I really want?" Not what you think you want.

By: Lanette Hodge