Do you remember being in school and how excited you would be when your elementary teacher would announce, “Boys and girls, we are going on a field trip! Here’s the permission slip your parents or guardians must sign.”
The prospect of traveling to a museum, historical battlefield, or a local zoo (with the possibility of seeing a rare animal that was never meant to be in prison) would create a distinct feeling of excitement.
This field trip would be a break from the routine of the formal school structure. You would get an opportunity to learn something new, stick gum under a different school bus seat, and swap lunches with some kids from other classrooms.
Anyhow, I digress. You may be wondering, “Laura, where the f*ck are you going with this Tea and a Truth Biscuit?”
Well, I want you to write yourself a Field Trip Permission Slip. No, you do not have to have your parents or guardians sign it. But you do need to spend time filling it out, signing it for yourself, and actually showing up for YOU! Possible field trip ideas:
- A local park
- An art museum
- A spa (Alright, someone out there is giving me the evil eye and thinking, “Bitch, I can’t afford a day at the spa. My f*cking kids gotta eat.”
- Okay, even just a long bath with a locked bathroom door will do you wonders!
I want you to give yourself permission:
- To take a break from your routine
- To nurture yourself
- To STOP putting everyone else first
- To release all the pressure to do sh*t and just BE.
- To Celebrate You! You are really f*cking amazing!!
As we close out today’s Tea and a Truth Biscuit, think back to those exhilarating school field trips. It’s your turn now—honor your self-written Field Trip Permission Slip. Whether it’s a quiet walk, a visit to an art museum, or just a long bath with a locked door, this is your moment to nurture yourself and just BE. You are truly amazing—celebrate that!
