Daily Question, April 19 How can I show care for myself and others right now? 58 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Nicki2 months agoNickiBy showing up. 0 Reply Cathie2 months agoCathieI care for myself when I participate in morning prayer, , meditate and practice yoga! Then I am ready and have filled my “tank” so to better care for my mom and those around me! 4 Reply Malag2 months agoMalagYes I like the “filling the tank” metaphor. I’m not effective to me or others when it’s empty. 2 Reply mam_gigi2 months agomam_gigiI need to offer more patience and grace rather than judgment. Look for and point out the positives instead of seeing only flaws. This is both in myself and others. I can be overly critical, and I can also become resentful of others, sometimes by assuming their negative intent rather than the positives. 4 Reply Ose2 months agoOseFor the moment being, it was listening and sharing with someone who is currently undergoing a lot of outside and inside change and emotional turmoil due to the loss of a close relative, and now I simply will take good care of myself and will go to bed (in a timely manner) 🙂 4 Reply Don Jones2 months agoDon JonesBeing aware: Of those things which are within my domain, And those that are not. For those within my domain, Be encouraging and nourishing (like watering the garden). But never seek to impose my will or views on others. For those things outside of my domain, Never play on the highway. 4 Reply Mica2 months agoMicaBy reminding myself that, if I get angry about something, I’m hurting myself, and my mind will work worse at dealing with the problem I’m angry about! 3 Reply pkr2 months agopkrPracticing kindness. 4 Reply Jp2 months agoJpThe most beneficial thing I can do right now is work on filling myself up each and every morning. Filling myself with gratitude, love, peace, stillness, and the courage to have faith. In doing so is the only way I can ensure the spirit I wish to release to the universe is one of pureness and excellence. 5 Reply carol2 months agocarolby taking steps to improve or expand my capacity for mindfulness, generosity, compassion, and patience. 4 Reply Charlie T2 months agoCharlie TI care for myself by taking care of myself, and as for others, helping when I can, listening without judgment or projection. As for “showing” how I care for myself, I’m trying to keep these things I do, on the down low. I’ve noticed that when talking about this, I can see people think I’m judging them or it makes them feel awkward or maybe they think I’m bragging. When the reality is, I’m learning to do what is required for me to be in this world out of necessity. 5 Reply Hot Sauce2 months agoHot SauceRight now, I am caring for myself by committing to running everyday. I am showing care for others right now by searching for temporary part-time employment so my parents are not burdened by my expenses. 5 Reply Diane2 months agoDianeSuch beautiful, thoughtful responses. There are so many practical ways we can care for others and it most assuredly starts with caring for ourselves first. (I'm reminded that when you are on an airplane you are instructed to put the oxygen mask on yourself first...only then can you help others). I can only add to all that has already been shared, that I am a deep believer in the power of prayer, especially meditative prayer. Years ago, I learned the loving-kindness prayer in the Buddhist trad...Such beautiful, thoughtful responses. There are so many practical ways we can care for others and it most assuredly starts with caring for ourselves first. (I’m reminded that when you are on an airplane you are instructed to put the oxygen mask on yourself first…only then can you help others). I can only add to all that has already been shared, that I am a deep believer in the power of prayer, especially meditative prayer. Years ago, I learned the loving-kindness prayer in the Buddhist tradition and I employ it often. You start by praying for yourself, then loved ones, aquaintances, those who are suffering in this world, and finally in a generous and sacred act of grace, you pray it for those who have wounded you. Sharing it with my gratitude. ♥ “May I (he/she/they) be filled with loving-kindness. May I (he/she/they) be well May I (he/she/they) be peaceful and at ease May I (he/she/they) be happy and safe. “ Read More4 Reply Michele2 months agoMicheleThank you Diane for sharing the poem:) 0 Reply Pilgrim2 months agoPilgrimKindness all around. 5 Reply Mica2 months agoMicaThank you, dear Pilgrim – that’s the Dalai Lama’s ‘religion’. Warm wishes to you – 3 Reply Diane2 months agoDianeGood morning Pilgrim: Yes…kindness is quite simply the answer. Have a blessed day friend ♥ 4 Reply Pilgrim2 months agoPilgrimGood morning, Diane. Thank you for the Buddhist prayer of kindness, and always for your wisdom. Blessings to you and your family, my friend! 3 Reply Barb C2 months agoBarb CAt work, by scheduling vacation for myself that I don’t then undo by deciding meetings are more important than refreshing/recharging, and by encouraging the people on my team to do the same. By following through on some things that have dangled undone for far too long, which creates stress for others wondering what’s happening and stress for myself from knowing they’re still dangling. We’ll both get the gift of resolution and relief. 2 Reply alara2 months agoalaraAs I sit with the questions of late they seem to reveal layer upon layer that I have not seen. Sometimes it is daunting and overwhelming. (Just like the world that shouldn’t be but is). Then, I hear Br. David saying today is a gift; everything is a gift, today. I choose to accept this in my heart right now, and I move into my day.. 4 Reply devy2 months agodevyBy being kind, compassionate and loving to myself. By doing so, I can then spread the same to others. Sometimes we act these ways to others yet treat ourselves badly. One has to look after oneself. 3 Reply dragonfly2 months agodragonflyBy creating a stillness and peacefulness within myself that makes it possible to be attuned to what presents itself at each moment, so that I am able to see, hear and feel what is required of me right there and then and act accordingly with patients, calmness and kindness. This is, as so many other things in my life, a work in progress. 4 Reply sparrow2 months agosparrowI think that by genuinely caring for myself, I am actually caring for others as well . . . what goes around comes around. It’s easier for me to care for others, reaching out, making connection, than it is to take the time to care for myself. I feel more genuine when I look after my needs, so that helps me do the work. 6 Reply Mary Pat2 months agoMary PatBy taking care of myself. That is not easy for me, but I try every day. Today it would mean doing all of my physical therapy. Walking the dog, because that helps me and the dog. Working-and it is work-on my insomnia. And some meditation to start it all off… 4 Reply Holly in Ohio2 months agoHolly in OhioI like this question because it asks how to care for myself AND others. So often it feels like we are in an either/or situation, but perhaps it needn't be so. At the beginning of the year I set an intention to be better at self-care this year, and defined for me what my self-care requires. It includes caring both for my physical health and my mental health, so for instance, for me, it includes eating more vegetables and having some time every day to create. As I have improved on this a l...I like this question because it asks how to care for myself AND others. So often it feels like we are in an either/or situation, but perhaps it needn’t be so. At the beginning of the year I set an intention to be better at self-care this year, and defined for me what my self-care requires. It includes caring both for my physical health and my mental health, so for instance, for me, it includes eating more vegetables and having some time every day to create. As I have improved on this a little bit, I have been rewarded with energy and joy, and this definitely is of benefit to my family. I find I want to do more for them, so the family as a whole has a healthier dynamic. I found also, I can get back to supporting my community in little ways. It is easier to show caring for others, when we feel we have a little caring for ourselves, from our self, and I think that is key. From there, it just seems to flow naturally. Read More4 Reply Diane2 months agoDianeGood morning Holly…so nice to see you in this space. I love your new year’s intention! Blessings ♥. 2 Reply Holly in Ohio2 months agoHolly in OhioThank you, Diane! 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