What is your definition of paradise?

When you hear the word paradise what can you visually see when you close your eyes?  To some paradise is all beautiful things that brings calmness to their world and an ease of the mind.  Then to others paradise may seem of something romantic and intimate. Personally, to me, paradise is a place where I am looking to reach and feel.  When thinking of paradise I visualize calm blue/purplish skies, waves in the water moving gently from the light breeze.  Having paradise means that the storms have passed and the struggle and pain has eased up and over.  This is from a financially, mentally, spiritually, and personally freedom from all restraints that have come from the past.

What paradise do I have?

The main sense of paradise that I currently have is being a mother. Yes, motherhood is not always picture perfect or a walk in the park as some may think.  Sometimes it can seem like a sunny beautiful day at the beach with sand between toes and the water calm. Other times it seems like a thunderstorm with dark skies, heavy winds and constant rain.  As a mother you have to remember to stay strong and dance in the storm. Paradise is closer than you may think.  As paradise approaches you will see that all storms have to come to an end. This gives relief to mothers that you are not the only one fighting this battle.

When being a parent becomes overwhelming

Times that you may feel your house is chaotic or your hair is a wild mess because you just have not had a chance to get around to it. Other times where the kids may be out of their normal routine and the days seem to go by so fast that you are not able to catch up. I am oh so familiar with all of these and many more. When can you find time to just stop time and get a hold of your life?  You can get through this! Whether it’s a day at the spa or just meditating for ten minutes in between task.

Being a single mother of four kids I have learned that you have to find time for you to get your life on track to get to paradise.  The house can be out of control if a mother is not mentally or physically doing well. Every mother may go through different obstacles at different times but at some point there is a line to draw when enough is enough. To overcome the various different situations that arise and get to your paradise, you must be willing to work towards the beautiful skies and calming winds. I am willing to share my insight and walk with you to get there. See the tips and tricks that I have came up with to get through these storms to better days.