Inspirations
We Cannot Expect Others to Always Know Us
A lot goes into self-care. Even when I want to feel cared for, I know that I am the only one who must always look after myself.
They Must be Thinking…
Habits stick with us and create barriers we don't realize. New practices that counter the habit helps us be more mindful of our actions. Reprogramming is possible with patience and persistence.
Go Slow and Steady
Everyone must listen and act on behalf of who they are. Mind, body and soul. Choosing to honor yourself is giving your best at the moment.
Every Extra Effort is Self-Care
Whether it is dealing with an ailment or a new phase of life, changes require an extra effort for adjustment. Whatever is faced, I intend to meet the required self=care with appreciation rather than resignation. I respect that what happens is a contribution to my development. I accept the responsibility for my self-care.
Sharing is a Way of Learning
Inspired by the realization that the pain I suppressed in my past reappears today and trying a different way of dealing with it.
Self-Care is a Response-ability
Written during a time of great frustration with my body and reminded of the importance of acceptance, appreciation and self-care.
Understand Yourself
Reflecting on how worrying externally distracts us from understanding ourselves.
Yourself to Nurture
A reflection on following Life’s lead and the necessity to be aware at all times.
Buffet for the Mind
Imagining the world’s information being what feeds our curious minds. Comparing eating to learning, a different sustenance that we require.
Remaining What It Is
Thinking about being a quiet, consistent person and reflecting on why it’s okay to be as we are despite what we encounter.
Retirement
A reflection on the loss of a constant role and the discovery experienced when embracing change.
One Soul Living
A reflection after realizing that I made life complicated by accommodating others while trying to be myself. There is no pleasing others in self-care.
Honestly Say No
Inspired by feeling ghosted and reflecting on how being honest despite disappointing others is a form of self-care.
Know When to Ask for Building Tools
PA reflection on why it’s important to know when we’re ready for help before accepting it.
What I Share and Why
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