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1837: How Motherhood Slowed Me Down by Sonja K. Semion with No Sidebar on How Children Can Make Us More Mindful

Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

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How Motherhood Slowed Me Down

With her on my lap, the idea of doing nothing became entirely redefined. I learned to mark my day by her schedule of naps and meals. My career simply became another expression of who I am but it was no longer all of me. With this shift, I settled into an earlier bedtime, walking before dawn, and consistently starting each day with a two hour practice of yoga and meditation. Now I relish a slow walk after school with my daughter, exploring the world from her curious eyes.

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