Discovery of Self and How Important Self is!

Many times, when we place the care of ourselves ahead of others’ needs, this can be perceived as being selfish.  However, it is most important to take care of ourselves first, filling our own cup, so that we can better care for others.  

 Taking better care of yourself can present in different forms:

• Boundary setting is an important aspect of being able to care for yourself.  

• Recognizing that which you are no longer in alignment with.  Cut ties with “obligation.”  Re-evaluate and realign to what feels right within you. You always have a choice; you can choose to continue or to change courses.

• Creating space for just you to JUST BE.  

• Creating awareness around activities that no longer serve you by connecting with your body, mind, and spirit.

• Give yourself space to feel the discomfort so you can create awareness of the root of the discomfort.  

• Practice honesty and flexibility with yourself.

When beginning to practice setting boundaries with others, initially this can cause undesirable reactions.  But much like teaching a dog a new trick, with practice and consistency, the hope is that you and those you want to support, begin to recognize the benefit within yourself of making space to care for yourself.   It’s important to do what creates joy in your inner being.  When you are in touch with joy, this will cause our interactions to be filled with love expressed through our words and actions.  By being in a more joyful state, our care of others will be elevated simply by elevating ourselves. 

Watch the related episode of Love Always, Self on YouTube below: