Taking Care of Yourself - Sometimes Difficult!

It's been a struggle this week, beginning with a sore throat Monday, escalating to laryngitis and the general "crud."  I finally relented from my determination to push ahead and cancelled all activities that called for voice Thursday, in anticipation of a speaking engagement on Friday.  I made it through that with an understandable voice, then all came back on me with a vengeance.  Last night was a tough night, and I can barely speak above a whisper today.  I'm trying to "be good" and recover today, as I don't want to miss the class I teach at church for women in recovery.  I don't want to let anyone down.

The week before was a very stressful one, with a three-day speaking trip and various crises at the office.  You know, the old body responds to such stress with a diminished capacity to fight off germs. 

I don't know about you, but it's very hard for me to stop and rest.  I feel such a responsibility for the people for whom I try to make a difference. I teach resilience, yet sometimes I break the rules myself - and I pay the price for it. The truth is, if we don't take care of ourselves, we will have nothing to give to others.

I was reflecting this morning on the 23rd Psalm - "He maketh me to lie down..."

Sometimes that's exactly what one should do - and that's the best thing I can accomplish today.

Do you have trouble "lying down?" 

Dr. Bev Smallwood

Comments

[Laura]

Hello Dr. Bev:

Taking care of yourself is vital, and the scripture posted is one of my favorites. You should also remember, you can not give from an empty vessel. Take time to fill up and return to your mission.

God Bless,
Laura