"Have you developed a method of keeping your inlet and your outlet in good working order so that the cup which you give is never empty?" Howard Thurman
A good questions for a lot of us, especially those who are caregivers It is challenging to take good enough care of ourselves that we have enough to give away. The many tasks of caregiving can be so demanding that it leaves little time for self nourishing. But, self nourishing is crucial. What are some ways you nourish yourself? I nourish myself with supportive conversations, nutritious food, exercise, clean air, plenty of water, enough sleep, and time for reflection and meditation. By doing these things, I am also able to give Dwane support. It can seem as if there are not enough hours in a day to meet one's own needs, but as caregivers we really must find the time for self health. We have nothing to give if we do not take care of ourselves. Like the advice given on airplanes about putting on your own oxygen mask before assisting others; we must do self care before we try to care for others.
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