When we care for people on a daily basis, whether we are healers, caregivers, or parents, we can experience burnout if we don’t take time for self-nurturing. We can get so depleted that we don’t have anything left to give. Have you ever experienced that? It’s a common occurrence for women. Taking care of yourself is an important part of being in service to others. Slow down, take a break, and take a moment to listen to the needs of your body, mind, and spirit. Are you feeling stressed, exhausted, or beating yourself up for not getting everything done? If so, then it’s vitally important that you give yourself a little tender loving care before you go down for the count. If that happens, you won’t be able to care for anyone. Give yourself a bit of love and some guilt-free self-care on a daily basis. Even if it’s just a few moments of quiet time, it can help build up some steam for the next round of your busy life.
via Karyn Bender RPh CHHC
As dreamers, we hold the beautiful opportunity each day to become one with our souls. Within us, we have the power to unleash our passion, to discover, and to explore many wonders. May we not only wish, but may our wishes be the root and pathway that guides our dreams and passions. Sometimes, we wish for people: for changed minds, for their presence, for their words, for their touch. Other times, we wish for ourselves: for peace, for gentleness, for joy or contentment. These wishes are tiny prayers of daydreams that our Creator longs to help us be, or become. Sometimes we need things we do not wish for, and sometimes the wishes we make do not come true. Yet, may we trust in the journey ahead. We shall use our wishes as the kindling to spark the fire of our creativity and passion.
via Karyn Bender RPh CHHC
Burnout can be overwhelming. Life is moving right past you at top speed, and you’re just trying to keep your head above water. You feel like you’ve been deflated and you’re trying to get back your spark, your enthusiasm, and your passion. Though it may be difficult to see, this time of darkness is needed in order to see the light. There is a lesson somewhere in the midst of all of this, waiting to be discovered. Open your heart, quiet your mind, and invite in an understanding that this humbling experience will be one of your greatest teachers. Because it is the act of getting up after being knocked down that offers us our greatest growth.
via Karyn Bender RPh CHHC