Self-care and self-compassion are very important to keep ourselves healthy. Only then do we have the strength and courage to reach out to others effectively. When we go home at night having done 10 things (actually 10,000!) in the day, what do we remember and review again and again? If 8 things went well, and 2 did not, we tend to remember and revisit over and over again the 2 that did not go well. This is not taking good care of our self. Please remember the other 8 and feel good about those.
We are getting through this, but these are definitely scary and unsettling times. What gets us through this? It is concern for the wellbeing of others. This is compassion. Having the wish to help is […]
Are you taking good care of yourself? Have you ever taken good care of yourself? Superficially, this means paying attention to your needs, and actualizing them when possible. It means to be aware before becoming […]
We live with many hurts that drag us down and close our heart. It is totally unnecessary, yet neglected. We choose to ignore them and be complacent by not paying attention to them. It is […]
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