Take care of your self…your whole self. Seriously…care for your self.
Take care of your body. Get enough sleep, eat healthy food, move around, put your feet up, drop your shoulders, get a massage. Take care of your body…it has carried you this far. It deserves your kind attention and appreciation.
Take care of your mind. Give yourself time to think, ponder, imagine, dream, read, learn something new. Let your mind wonder and wander. Notice when it is overwhelmed, distracted, confused…and give it a break. Take care of your mind…it is the gateway to understanding and peace.
Take care of your soul. Meditate, pray, go into the silence. Practice this spiritual principle: treat others as you would have them treat you. This one practice feeds and enlivens the soul. It is how you become closer to who you really are…closer to God.
Taking care is really about giving care. It is about offering meaningful attention. A conscious balance of care for body, mind and soul brings you to a place of well-being. Where you can be satisfied, even content, with your self.
Imagine how it would feel to be content with your self…your whole self.
Much love
Paula
This spoke to me today. I have been reading it over and over. Feeling off center and a bit anxious since the chaos of the hurricane. Knowing that there is always Harmony and Peace within, why not allow that soothing balm to cover me. Interesting to think it’s like how a toddler fights a nap when she needs it. I think I’ll sit for a while.
Yes! So true. I have been making a conscious effort to do just this. I know that if I’m not centered, my life is harder to navigate. We all have stressors. If we let it all build up, without taking a moment (or two) to breathe and know that we are not alone, sitting in the silence, those little things can compound.
Thanks for the timely reminder. Be well.