Cross Training for the Intentional Autism Mama

I've often used the analogy/metaphor that the autism journey is more of a marathon, rather than a sprint.  And while I still believe that's true, endless miles of jogging just doesn't inspire joy or creativity in me!  Instead, I really look at my motherhood as Intentional Cross Training.  The more I work on my strength (mind), my cardio/endurance (heart), my flexibility (stretching my limits of what's possible), my nutrition (relationships that fuel me), etc., the more equipped and strong I feel as an autism mama!