I’m reflecting on what I heard High Sensitivity expert and consultant (and cherished guest on my podcast) Alane Freund share the other day, which landed me, in just the right place.

Alane said especially right now, in these times, we need to be “DOUBLING UP ON SELF-CARE.”

Alane also said, “When it gets hard, it’s harder to take care of yourself.” And what can help is “having an accountability partner.”

How does this land for you?

What can you do that can take care of you? What can you do for self-care? Is it a double dose of self-care? Single-dose? Half- dose? Is it awareness and curiosity about what it can be and how it can feel? An accountability partner? You matter. Your needs matter. When the well gets filled we can then share what’s in the well with others. This is what motivates me. Every day really. With myself. My family. Friends. Clients. Unknown connections out in the world. When we can take care of ourselves we can take care of others and other things that need our care. #youroxygenmaskfirst

I’m either operating from a well that’s being replenished or I’m aware when it’s going on empty. When it’s filling up I can do the work (and I can do it better- parenting for example) that is mine to do and that calls me to it. It’s a daily practice and with one step and then the next, the way forward thankfully is here. Now.

You can find my podcast conversations with Alane Freund here.

Cheers to you. Today. Right now.

I’m a Certified Life Coach and Certified Mentor Coach based in Montreal, Canada supporting people to use their voice for change and social healing.

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Kelly Benoit is an International Medium & Intuitive with over 20 years of experience.

Kelly has been featured in The Toronto Star, The Globe And Mail, DOG NEWS New York and was the lead host of ‘Messages From Above And Beyond’ and a repeat featured guest on The ‘Kris And Melanie’ Morning Show on BIG 101.1fm radio.

Kelly’s readings have spanned the globe including Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and China.  Kelly has recently transitioned her in person practice to online offering readings by telephone, Facetime and zoom.

Kelly is unique as a Medium & Intuitive as her ability is based on her gift of automatic writing.  Kelly channels written messages from spirit into an energetic blueprint prior to all of her readings and then has a Soul to Soul conversation with you!

Kelly’s intention in every reading is to connect you deeply to your higher self, to your loved ones and to spirit.

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Going with the flow, a meditation from the full podcast on Going With The Flow, when things don’t always feel so fluid. From host and producer, Julie Cusmariu, based in Montreal, Canada.

Listen to the meditation here.

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“Sometimes in life there’s no problem and sometimes, there is no solution. In this space- between these poles- life flows.” Rasheed Ogunlaru.

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Taking some time away can do that. Even if it’s simply time away from the day to day routine in the same physical location. Often by the end of it we find perspective. However significant or not. A subtle shift can create change. Any change.
Unplugging. Tuning out. Digital distractions diminished.

What have you come to notice if you’ve taken some time ‘off’? What has emerged for you ?

What’s obvious to me now is that I’m tired. I’m energized. I’m depleted. I’m replenishing. I’m learning. I need support. I want to give and offer support. I love. I yearn for. I miss. I’m inspired. I’m humbled.

I’m getting ready for the return. To a new year. To my kids back at school. To my podcast. Continuing my new series on #motherhood. My coaching and intuition practice. To time for myself. Forever navigating. Forever grateful. Forever immersed. Committed. As I open and trust and take the next step. Hello 2018.

Cheers. I look forward to connecting here with you.

www.JulieinConversation.com new episodes starting January 17. #Motherhood #Let’sCreateaVillage

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