Pour.

Pour, a verb. To pour rapidly in a steady stream; to supply or produce freely (ref. Merriam-Webster). As a mommy of two, and still in the early postpartum stages (10 weeks in), I’ve needed the heavy stream of pouring from my circle. In relationships, by nature, you find yourself reciprocating this concept as well.

In this season, I’ve had to allow others to pour into me. Sometimes when life is hard, it’s hard to receive and believe the positive energy and words being given to you. However, what I’ve learned is, feelings are not facts; they are just feelings. While I’m in postpartum and simply dealing with life, I’m thankful for all who have poured into me.

Pour into yourself. I know, it’s so hard. It’s not easy giving myself positive self talk, when I see the opposite. I know there are others out there who are in the same boat. What I have worked on, is finding one positive thing to pour into myself, and stick with it until I believe it. If you’re reading this, I want you to do the same. It’s great to have others pour into you, however, there’s power in one’s mind, heart, and tongue; and speaking positively about oneself can make a difference.

As you recall, pour is a verb. It’s constant. As mom’s we have to love on ourselves more than ever before. Our bodies are different; our priorities are different; and our expectations are different. With so many changes, it’s imperative to have a healthy amount of affirmations and positivity being poured into you.

As always, you’re doing an amazing job. Don’t forget to pour.

-Brittany