Being Gentle With Ourselves

 There are times when our days are filled with what seems to be constant change and growth. It can be difficult to notice what’s happening to us, as we may be so caught up in the whirlwind of our lives that we lose sight of the direction in which things are heading. And since it can be easy to use all our energy to keep up with the momentum, we may not realize that we’re much more likely to become run-down. When things seem to be moving quickly, it’s especially essential that we make a point to slow down and be gentle with ourselves.

This doesn’t mean that we don’t accomplish anything. Instead, it’s about honoring ourselves on an ongoing basis and taking care of the needs of our bodies. This means different things to different people. For instance, it could be having a session with a healer; taking a remedy, herbs, or vitamins; or getting extra sleep. Putting our energy into ourselves in this way helps create space for a more positive, loving, and accepting view of our lives. By setting the intention to do so, we’ll start to become cognizant of our energy levels on a daily basis and increasingly able to replenish them as needed.

The more we treat our bodies with gentleness, the more tenderness and compassion we’ll call forth into our lives. Learning to pay attention to and understand what we need will allow us to fill our lives with unlimited loving and healing energy — and to truly take care of the things that mean the most to us. (Daily OM)