Daily Question, November 6 How can I show care for myself and others right now? 44 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. Hot Sauce2 months agoHot SauceI can show care for myself right now by forgiving myself for being so flighty, forgetful, and unfocused lately. I can remind myself that I'm going through some difficult times in my personal life; we're in the middle of a pandemic; and we're having a major election. Being a master of focus right now is something I don't have to demand of myself. The best way to care for others right now, I think, is to continue wearing a mask when in public and social distancing. It's basic, but it can help stop...I can show care for myself right now by forgiving myself for being so flighty, forgetful, and unfocused lately. I can remind myself that I’m going through some difficult times in my personal life; we’re in the middle of a pandemic; and we’re having a major election. Being a master of focus right now is something I don’t have to demand of myself. The best way to care for others right now, I think, is to continue wearing a mask when in public and social distancing. It’s basic, but it can help stop the spread of Covid-19 and keep people safe and alive. Read More3 Reply Lioness2 months agoLionessSo very relevant for so many people right now, my thoughts go out to you all. Personally this has turned into a trying time because my three teenage nieces who lost their mother, my sister, 10 years ago, have now also lost their dad this week. It has fallen to me to travel to be with them and help manage the situation. Not only that but the youngest niece has had covid and today the eldest tested positive too. I am home sick and worried about the future but I am trying so hard to show care for t...So very relevant for so many people right now, my thoughts go out to you all. Personally this has turned into a trying time because my three teenage nieces who lost their mother, my sister, 10 years ago, have now also lost their dad this week. It has fallen to me to travel to be with them and help manage the situation. Not only that but the youngest niece has had covid and today the eldest tested positive too. I am home sick and worried about the future but I am trying so hard to show care for them as well as me. Making sure I can dedicate time to this site will be one thing I can do to care for myself right now and I thank everyone who posts and shares for us all to read and learn from. Read More3 Reply pkr2 months agopkrDear Lioness, sending you love, strength & hugs. Please take care of you during this most of trying times. I know from my own personal experiences of caregiving, that you have to make yourself a priority. Good luck to you & your family. I will be praying for you. Blessings…🙏❤️ 1 Reply Michele2 months agoMicheleMy cousin lost her mother when she was 7 yrs old and then lost her father as a teenager. Family is so important. I’m sure they are grateful to have such a loving Aunt. Healing prayers to you and your nieces. 0 Reply Ose2 months agoOseDear Lioness, please know that I will pray for yours and your family´s staying centered in His love to manage this difficult situation and strength and love of dear people around to cope with such grief and illness. Peace may be with you. Blessings to all your family, and a warm embrace, if I may. 1 Reply Pilgrim2 months agoPilgrimI am so sorry for your losses, Lioness,, and for your illness and that of your family. This is a lot! I will keep you and your family in prayer during this time of illness and grief. 1 Reply Pollyanna Gladwell2 months agoPollyanna GladwellMy goodness, Lioness - you certainly have a lot to deal with. Your young nieces, too, are dealing with such a loss. Hopefully their virus experience will be short-lived and you don't succumb too. But they are fortunate that they have a Lioness for an aunt! And she is wise enough to know that she must care for herself so that she can care for them. I hope they are reciprocating the love and care you are providing and that you can all find at least a moment or two every day to laugh. Even...My goodness, Lioness – you certainly have a lot to deal with. Your young nieces, too, are dealing with such a loss. Hopefully their virus experience will be short-lived and you don’t succumb too. But they are fortunate that they have a Lioness for an aunt! And she is wise enough to know that she must care for herself so that she can care for them. I hope they are reciprocating the love and care you are providing and that you can all find at least a moment or two every day to laugh. Even black humour helps. Blessings Read More1 Reply Don Jones2 months agoDon JonesDaily Sadhana: loving care and attention to my inner domains which always manifest boundless Divinity into the our domains. 1 Reply Dusty Su2 months agoDusty SuMy way of taking care of myself was how I saw self-fulfilling and living the best life. That is by loving others above myself, living out my ideals and faith with little thought of personal consequences. This was wonderful for a large part of my life, then came a big crash… I have had to draw back, take better care of myself, fill my larder emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically first and then from a healthier place, care for others. At close to age 60 I am learning to have a bet...My way of taking care of myself was how I saw self-fulfilling and living the best life. That is by loving others above myself, living out my ideals and faith with little thought of personal consequences. This was wonderful for a large part of my life, then came a big crash… I have had to draw back, take better care of myself, fill my larder emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically first and then from a healthier place, care for others. At close to age 60 I am learning to have a better balance. Read More5 Reply Lioness2 months agoLionessI understand the big crash scenario too well. I hope that time allows you to regain your inner strength and brings you the balance you seek. 2 Reply Dusty Su2 months agoDusty SuYes,thank you ❤😁 I’ve been working on it for a while. Much better than before. 1 Reply DeVonna2 months agoDeVonnaThe day before yesterday I deleted the news app from my phone and began limiting my exposure to social media. It is a stressful time, nationally, but by pulling away and focusing on encouraging myself (by planning for a visit from my son and his family at Thanksgiving), I will be a better wife, friend and mother. I was able to write and submit an article for an Advent publication this week because I made the conscious choice to unplug from the negativity around me. 6 Reply Zenith2 months agoZenithWith kindness and compassion. 2 Reply pkr2 months agopkrI am currently caring for my mom & brother. I am the sole caregiver. This is very very hard and quite demanding. I am trying to remember each day that I must care for myself as well, so on my daily to do list I have a heading “for me”, what do I need to do for me today? . For me, my yoga, walking, my spiritual studies ….I must remember to be kind, to be patient, not just towards them but to ME, as well. Light & love to All…✨❤️💫 6 Reply Lioness2 months agoLionessThat must be so difficult to balance, well done for making the time for you. 1 Reply Patricia2 months agoPatriciaSimply, everyone is stressed … so I will be gentle with myself and others. I have heard the quote that Kevin mentioned: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” True, that. So kindness and gentleness are my bywords today. 5 Reply Papilio2 months agoPapilioFirst I do take care of myself by not skipping my daily walk with Penny, meditation & journaling, in addition to not accessing news streaming until the result of the presidential election settles. When I feel well and peaceful, I can listen wholeheartedly to those who need my help or advice and take action. When I’m restless, I can’t care for anyone. 5 Reply sunnypatti2 months agosunnypattiWhen I take care of myself, it's easier to take care of others. So here I sit after I have just meditated, practicing gratitude, reading about it, and I will follow this up with some prayer. When I go to work later, I will practice extra care for myself by kindly making sure others are out of my space, as we got notice that another team member has been diagnosed with CoVid. They never tell us who because of privacy laws, but they would let us know if it were someone in our department, so I'm gra...When I take care of myself, it’s easier to take care of others. So here I sit after I have just meditated, practicing gratitude, reading about it, and I will follow this up with some prayer. When I go to work later, I will practice extra care for myself by kindly making sure others are out of my space, as we got notice that another team member has been diagnosed with CoVid. They never tell us who because of privacy laws, but they would let us know if it were someone in our department, so I’m grateful it isn’t. And I’m grateful I work in one of the smallest departments in our store. It’s frustrating to have shoppers and customers not respecting social distancing, but if I do the right thing for me and SAY SOMETHING, then I am in turn doing the right thing for others. Read More4 Reply kimthompsen2 months agokimthompsenI am literally doing this today. My father just came home from the hospital and is immunocompromised. I have been part of his pandemic pod until now. Working in daycare, I have the privilege (lol) of wiping noses. Yesterday, half the kids called out with colds! So while I delivered groceries to Dad yesterday I couldn't go to see him because of my exposure. Last night, I started with the sniffles! I got an opportunity to stay home from work, so I grabbed it. I'll try to stay outdoors to ...I am literally doing this today. My father just came home from the hospital and is immunocompromised. I have been part of his pandemic pod until now. Working in daycare, I have the privilege (lol) of wiping noses. Yesterday, half the kids called out with colds! So while I delivered groceries to Dad yesterday I couldn’t go to see him because of my exposure. Last night, I started with the sniffles! I got an opportunity to stay home from work, so I grabbed it. I’ll try to stay outdoors to give myself fresh air today. Read More10 Reply Ed Schulte2 months agoEd SchulteLight a “Lamp in your Etheric Heart” Then concentrate on the light of your lamp, the light of your lamp will coincide with the pulse of your heart, which is the Lamp of the Creator. It will bring you in contact with the Creator. ( and ALL will feel it , whether they are consciously aware of it or not, the Love of the Creator is there. ) 7 Reply devy2 months agodevyI believe one has to take care of themselves first. The same as a person needs to love themselves first. Some people take care of others as the goal to feel better about themselves because They have poor self esteem and need reassurance. Yes, it is wonderful to think about others, to care and love but the question we need to ask is what is the purpose? If it is to be there for others, to show our love and compassion without expecting anything in return and to feel good about it, then the purpos...I believe one has to take care of themselves first. The same as a person needs to love themselves first. Some people take care of others as the goal to feel better about themselves because They have poor self esteem and need reassurance. Yes, it is wonderful to think about others, to care and love but the question we need to ask is what is the purpose? If it is to be there for others, to show our love and compassion without expecting anything in return and to feel good about it, then the purpose is genuine. If one only feels good and it makes them feel more wanted and appreciated then they need more self love, compassion and acceptance. Read More6 Reply Jim2 months agoJimI agree, if one is to truly have a clear commitment for their family, their God and their country then they must take care of themselves first. Failure to do so means they are not going to be fit for the multitude of tasks that life provides. Taking care of one's self allows you to go forth with a servant spirit and compassion. It allows you to show up everyday working closer to your potential. It allows you to give unconditionally. It is a model for those around you that demonstrates your pers...I agree, if one is to truly have a clear commitment for their family, their God and their country then they must take care of themselves first. Failure to do so means they are not going to be fit for the multitude of tasks that life provides. Taking care of one’s self allows you to go forth with a servant spirit and compassion. It allows you to show up everyday working closer to your potential. It allows you to give unconditionally. It is a model for those around you that demonstrates your personal value and a high degree of self regulation. Read More4 Reply Trish2 months agoTrishMostly I think I need to be still. There is certainly a need for action right now (there always will be) but I’m in need of getting grounded in God’s presence & that requires silence and stillness. 5 Reply Kevin2 months agoKevinA perfect question for the times we are in right now… I am reminded of a quote that I call upon during times of upheaval, conflict, and uncertainty: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” – Ian Maclaren In my view, taking care of others, in whatever way possible, seen or unseen, IS taking care of ourselves. 13 Reply Linda2 months agoLindaI love this, and it is one of my mantras when someone is less than nice to me or others. 1 Reply Lauryn2 months agoLaurynI’m often times hard on myself because I’m more about accuracy than speed when it comes to my job…. I get down on myself often. I need to be more kind and realize it’s just a job… I am how I am and there’s nothing wrong with that. 1 Reply 333USA2 months ago333USAAccepting life for what it is, people for who they are and not thinking I can change. There are challenges in my life right now I am having a hard time willfully accepting. Being patient with myself and with other people is the beginning of finding Joy 7 Reply Lioness2 months agoLionessI hope you find way to acceptance and that by doing so you are given choices that will lead you to more joy. 1 Reply Antoinette2 months agoAntoinetteStay home and not stress. Yesterday we received new rules regarding the virus here and now my mom isn’t coming here for Christmas. The migraines came back yesterday and today perhaps due to pressure. I haven’t seen my family for a year and this is not easy for any of us! I feel for all of you who are struggling as well. My heart goes out to you all. May you be well and may you feel loved. Feeling lonely here. Take care of each other ! ♥️ 9 Reply Michele2 months agoMicheleI haven’t seen my two daughters in almost a year. Corona is real bad right now and has gone into the background with the focus mainly on the Presidential election at the moment. We all have to hang in there and take comfort in ‘this to shall pass’. virtual hug to you:) 0 Reply Linda2 months agoLindaSo sorry for your disappointment, Antoinette. Take good care. 1 Reply Lioness2 months agoLionessSo sorry for you Antoinette, such hard times to comprehend and live through. Sending you positive energy and hope. 1 Reply pkr2 months agopkrDear Antoinette, I am so sorry your mom cannot come visit you, yes it is hard & it is a lonely time for so many. You are not alone, please remember that. Sending you love & light to hold you up. Blessings…..❤️🙏✨ 3 Reply Papilio2 months agoPapilioGood morning Antoinette! I know how hard it is to cope with migraines, which is not just a headache! Sending you 🙏🏻❤️🤗. 4 Reply Caroline2 months agoCarolineToday being still and allowing my thoughts do what they have to do and noticing and living the seduction of them and their need to go over and over hurt in my heart and body and not denying anything what so ever and also knowing the energy thats moves the stars can also move my thoughts which gives me great comfort.. “Its a given, for now” 8 Reply Michele2 months agoMicheleI totally can relate to this. Thanks for sharing:) 0 Reply Antoinette2 months agoAntoinetteThank you for that Caroline what a beautiful way to bring to peace right here to my heart. 3 Reply Michele2 months agoMichelePausing, staying present, caring, empathy, kindness, forgiveness. 5 Reply Pilgrim2 months agoPilgrimKindness, patience, a little sense of humor. 7 Reply Antoinette2 months agoAntoinettePilgrim no doubt we need that now! 3 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. DONATE https://gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2021, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
