07/18/2025
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the invisible weight so many of us carry. I recently had a conversation with friends and we all came to the same realization.
The mental load is real. Our minds are constantly "on" doing the planning, organizing, remembering, and preparing. Even if we have partners to help, the weight of staying on top of all the big and little things that keep life running smoothly can be exhausting. Meal planning, never ending laundry, appointments, activities for the kids, and a million other things.
Our bodies crave a break and our minds can feel overwhelmed. Even when we give our whole hearts, we may still feel guilty for wanting to rest and have time to recharge. I can think plenty of times where I felt like I needed to earn rest, or finish everything on my to-do list before I could take a pause. I also know, as parents or caregivers, we never get to the bottom of the list and therefore rarely get the break we need.
I wrote this blog as a gentle reminder that you matter too.
Reiki has helped me release the guilt and reconnect with myself. In the process, I have been able to give so much more to those I care for. I'm able to have more patience, presence, and joy because I can give from a place of calm and abundance, not exhaustion and depletion. My family deserves that version of me and I deserve that version of myself.
https://www.intuneintentions.com/post/caregiver-guilt-and-reiki-support
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