For your consideration….
It is part of most women. We want everyone to be happy and comfortable. We love to help, solve problems…anything to make another’s life easier. Most of all we want to take care of everything for our family. We are anticipators. What would make them happy? What will make their lives easier? How can I take their worries away? How can I make them happy?
As times have changed with inventions, appliances etc., you would think women’s lives would have become easier. But no, instead they picked up more chores, duties and jobs to fill up the freed up time. With all of the communication options available to us, we are able to keep up to date in the very latest updates in everyone’s life. We are involved…..we are full-time involvers.
Is it any wonder that the “ME” generation has arrived? Is it any wonder they expect to be kept occupied, entertained and happy? Oh, and lets not forget how unhappy work makes them. It just isn’t what they think it should be. We are constantly hearing the contradiction…”There are no jobs.” vs “We can’t find help.” The days of “I’ll take this until something else comes up.” or “I’ll work my way up.” has quickly become a foreign concept. Certainly, it is much easier to live with mom and dad. They understand.
Today’s message tells us that we are meant to be caregivers. It is good to help people. However, we cross the line when we take on “their” personal responsibility. Good deeds are one thing. Eliminating their personal responsibility is another. Creating a stress free atmosphere that nullifies another’s need to take care of their own business is not helpful.
We are under the impression that stress is not good for us. Long term stress is not good for us. Stress that kicks us into action to help ourselves is not. It is a motivator that leads us to self-accomplishment.
We are reminded to be caregivers and helpers but stay far away from the “enabler” line.
That is the HOPE. And so it is.
Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take….
-Meditate/pray…ask…”What is my next step for my highest good and the highest good of all?”
-Drink lots of water.
-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.
-Do something fun.
What made me smile yesterday….
-A little pampering at the nail salon.
-Sunshine….blizzard….sunshine….blizzard….sunshine….blizzard.
-A warm and toasty kitchen.
-Dianne, Gary and Bob came over for the evening. Old friends don’t mind leftovers.
Love, Blessings and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
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