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A Psychic Perspective by, MaryKay Winterstein
I look up at the sky blankly and perhaps a little exasperated."What should the topic of July's blog be?" I ask. I feel the cool breeze, hear the birds, but no answer comes.I sit and wait and wait some more."Where is it?" I wonder, "What is it suppose to be about?" Every month I'm given something I feel important to share with you, but this month feels different; it feels hollow, silent. I have to ask myself, "Could it be that my cup is empty? Is that why nothing is coming out?"
As women we give so much. We are wives, mothers, daughters, nurtures, workers, volunteers, organizers, and so much more.Yet when do we give back to ourselves? I see it all too often; women putting themselves dead last. Too many women do not take time to care for or treat themselves because they view self care as selfish. I have news for you; self care is not a luxury.It is necessity!
For all you givers and doers out there, want help kicking the habit? This is what had an impact on me. I was told once by a wise elder, "That balancing the giving and receiving in our lifetime is very important. So important, that if we are not good receivers while we are living, we will need a great deal of help dying!" Oooh! That doesn't sound good.
I know, with respect to receiving, I am better than the average woman. I now get that massage when I hear my body scream. I go get a pedicure when I need to feel pampered and nurtured. I receive joyfully when friends or clients bring me flowers, treats, meals or gifts! I say yes and thank you to receiving now and will not wait for my death bed.
So if someone wants to do something for you, say YES! You need to receive. The more joyfully you can receive without guilt, the better. Start small if you have to.Let someone hold a door open for you. Allow a friend to treat you to lunch. Let someone else be your chauffer. Have a friend watch the children, so you can go to a movie or take a nap. Let your husband fix dinner while you read a book. Find small ways to bring balance to your giving and receiving. You must fill up your cup!
I am going to fill my cup this holiday weekend by being in nature and reading a book for pleasure. So nurture and care for yourself like your life and death depends on it, because it does!
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