One of the goals I accomplished last year, was to read a meditation every day from a book called, The Language of Letting Go, by Melody Beattie. It was a great help to me and I highly recommend it.

This week, my mom reminded me of one of the most profound pages:

“Rest when you’re tired.

Take a drink of cold water when you’re thirsty.

Call a friend when you’re lonely.

Ask God to help when you feel overwhelmed.

Many of us have learned how to deprive and neglect ourselves.  Many of us have learned to push ourselves hard, when the problem is that we’re already pushed too hard.  Many of us are afraid the work won’t get done if we rest when we’re tired.  The work will get done; it will be done better than work that emerges from tiredness of soul and spirit. Nurtured, nourished people, who love themselves and care for themselves, are the delight of the Universe.  They are well-timed, efficient, and Divinely led.

Today, I will practice loving self-care.”

I am practicing taking better care of myself…I hope you will have success in being good to yourself now and in the days and years to come.  If you can learn it now, your family will be so much better off!!!

 

Love always,

Jacque