Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel ~ Eleanor Brownn
You wont be remembered by the titles or the number of awards you received; but by how you treated others.
The service you provide to others is a highly significant action, and in doing so, you’ll find a broad sense of fulfillment. However, it is also necessary to maintain a level of service to oneself.
To replenish, and renew your spirit, is a level of self-care that is necessary to be of the highest service to others.
It took me years to learn this. And for years I was on medication for depression and anxiety. I have always been a people-pleaser. Always going out of my way to be there for others and sacrificing my own state of mind in the interim. I love that I have helped people get through hard times. But it took SO long for me to know the importance of taking care of myself first. v important.
It surely is important. So glad you became conscious of the cycle you were in and made the choice to love yourself first. 🤗
Great reminder. Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome…and thanks for stopping by Rotimi. 🙂
My pleasure
Yes, so true ! Until we don’t look at our own needs, we can’t help others
Yes, this is so true and a very timely reminder. Thanks Bernice. Hope you’re well.
Haven’t had the time to write or read other blogs. I’ve been packing up and throwing out and scouting for a new place to live. Hope you’re doing well.
I’m well. Hope everything goes well with your move. Sounds like new beginnings for you. 💕
Recently I’ve felt the need to step back and reconnect with who I really am. In order to go forward, I need expand that which I already am. But to do that, I have to step back from what I am doing sometimes.
Can totally relate. The reminder that dealing with issues and/or expanding our consciousness before we move ahead seems timeless. Blessings xo
absolute truth.
So very true, we cant serve from an empty vessel
Yep…many people would consider self-care to be selfish…but it’s not. It’s necessary.
Totally necessary
Perfect message. I completely share the exact same thoughts as you ❤️
Glad we’re in sync here. 🙂
Lovely to be reminded of this. Thank you.
You’re welcome. 🙂
This is SO true! And many times we’re so busy trying to tend to the needs of others, that we forget about ourselves. Self-care should always be #1 because without our health, we don’t have the same capacity to help other people and be of service. Love this!
It’s so simple yet we forget to take care of ourselves. 💕