Achieving Bliss in Parenthood (YES! It is possible!)

I am back from vacation and so excited to tell you all about it!

There is nothing at all like much needed time away to help us melt away the stress of our everyday lives. How many times have we lay in a relaxing spot of cleanse and detox, vowing and determined to harness the vacation bliss so that we may carry it with us into our post-vacation lives- only to have it wiped away abrubptly the moment we step into the airport terminal? The peace and serenity seem to fade simultaneously with our suntans…

Not this time.

I am proud to say that it is 4 days post vacation and I am still basking in the glow of my week at the Jersey Shore where I let eager relatives chase after my kids for once. I spent hours sand sculpting (for a little taste of my work, visit here!), meditating, boogie boarding, eating a ridiculous amount of unhealthy (but necessary) calories from the boardwalk in the form of taffy, fudge, caramel popcorn and drippy cheesy pizza.

It was…bliss.

And, yes, I brought it back with me. (The bliss as well as the taffy.) So, trust me when I tell you… it is possible.

I wanted to take full advantage of this blissful state – because who knew when I would have such an opportunity again? My experiment worked! These fresh, new discoveries of myself were unexpectedly monumental! I realized, without question, the mighty capacity we have as intelligent beings, the healing power of losing ourselves in uncriticized art, the magic of letting our creative juices flow without exposition and how to use it as an anchor when life becomes chaotic and we become jaded.

How easy it is for us to forget the importance of clearing away those pesky cobwebs that infest our unrested minds and hearts! Staying in a state of gratitude – even when everything seems to be falling apart- is crucial to our happiness and health. This is the answer! And yet, its so simple.

Sound hokey? Yep, I might think so too, if I was reading this. But before you get too comfortable in your cynicism, imagine for a moment the awesomeness of true bliss, and what it would do for you in your every day life.

Appropriately, this week’s guest is none other than The Bliss Lady, Teri Williams. Yeah, I know. How perfect is that? I know you’ll be glad you tuned in on Friday.

It’s going to be a terrific show!

About Our Guest

Teri Williams is the Chief Visionary Officer and Bliss Ambassador of TheBlissNetwork.com. She is an author, publisher, producer and corporate adviser. She empowers her clients through hands on tools
and workshops in Web Design and Development, Business Building, Social Networking, Masterminding, Intention and Goal Setting, as well as Self Love and Aromatherapy. Teri believes everyone has the opportunity to choose bliss and can easily live a more fulfilling life by carrying their bliss with them! You may contact The Bliss Network at 248-219-6200, email at teri@theblissnetwork.com, or on-line
at www.theblissnetwork.com.

This week, on This Little Parent Stayed Home, Teri will be talking about her new book, Girlavanting-The Girls Guide To Balance Bliss and Fun, inspired by her very own 19 year old daughter. The book is a collaborative effort of Teri Williams and another work at home mom, Tamara Stone!