Focusing on ourselves is scary.
Like, really turning our view inwards, seeing what's there, and giving ourselves the care and time we need.
I mean, taking all that energy we put out there, trying to fix, organize and arrange other peoples' lives and redirect it towards ourselves.
Could you imagine?
Even though it's more difficult and, actually, near impossible, to control others' lives, we opt for it because we are afraid to take control of our own. We expend so much energy worrying about things that really don't matter, if we are truly real with ourselves.
We spend so much time living other people's lives for them... but, who's living ours?
Don't get me wrong- It's wonderfully caring and giving to worry about others' wellbeings, making sure to do all we can so that those we care for are happy. But, there's a fine line between being helpful and making yourself a martyr.
Doing so much for others and not doing anything to take care of ourselves isn't doing anyone any favors.
Actually, we're doing them a disservice by not taking care of ourselves.
How can we really provide the best care for others if our wellbeings are not at optimal levels?
I'm not suggesting we neglect everyone in our lives and hole away in a spa to pamper ourselves (although once in a while is actually pretty nice!).
Balance. It's always about balance.
What I AM suggesting is that we inch ourselves up our hierarchical list of priorities.
Maybe we won't put ourselves at the absolute top, yet. But, by realizing how worthy we are of our own care that we selflessly dole out willy-nilly, we can start taking the necessary steps to show ourselves the love we all individually deserve.
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