"That said, compassion can’t come at the cost of self-neglect. And if I’m honest, that’s exactly what last year felt like—giving so much to others that I wasn’t prioritizing myself enough and I tolerated a lot from others that I am not proud of." WHEW. I felt this in the marrow of my bones.
Wow, I’m so glad that resonated with you. It’s such a hard but necessary truth to face, isn’t it? Finding that balance between compassion for others and compassion for ourselves is such a delicate dance. It’s a lesson I keep coming back to—prioritizing our own well-being doesn’t diminish what we give; it actually makes it more sustainable. Here’s to holding ourselves with as much care as we hold others. 💛
"That said, compassion can’t come at the cost of self-neglect. And if I’m honest, that’s exactly what last year felt like—giving so much to others that I wasn’t prioritizing myself enough and I tolerated a lot from others that I am not proud of." WHEW. I felt this in the marrow of my bones.
Wow, I’m so glad that resonated with you. It’s such a hard but necessary truth to face, isn’t it? Finding that balance between compassion for others and compassion for ourselves is such a delicate dance. It’s a lesson I keep coming back to—prioritizing our own well-being doesn’t diminish what we give; it actually makes it more sustainable. Here’s to holding ourselves with as much care as we hold others. 💛