Wednesday, April 18,
2012
Today's Gift
Today's Gift
Everyday brings a choice:
to practice stress or to practice peace. ~Joan
Borysenko
Inevitably, there are times of stress in our lives...
Sometimes, the stress is outside or around us. We're
feeling balanced, but our circumstances are stressful. Sometimes, the stress is
within; we feel out of balance. When the stress is external and internal, we
experience our most difficult times.
During stressful times, we can rely more heavily on
our support systems. Our friends and groups can help us feel more balanced and
peaceful in spite of our stressful conditions.
Our most important focus during times of stress is
taking care of ourselves. We are better able to cope with the most irregular
circumstances; we are better able to be there for others if we're caring for
ourselves. We can ask ourselves regularly: What do we need to do to take care of
ourselves? What might help us feel better or more comfortable?
Self-care may not come as easily during times of
stress. Self-neglect may feel more comfortable. But taking care of us always
works.
Today, I will remember that there is no situation
that can't be benefited by taking care of myself.
From the book The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie
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