My natural instict is to help others – to reach out and see what I can do to enhance and enrich their lives.
I see this as a key part of who I am, and I pride myself on the say in which I aid and assist those around me. I fill their lives with meaning, purpose and joy.
I also understand that in order to help others, I must fill my own cup first.
I need to ensure that my soul is full.
If I don’t take the time to fill my soul and meet my own needs, I am putting myself at a disadvantage. I am unable to give to others if my own soul is not full.
There may have been a time when I perceived this as selfishness and insisted on helping others before myself. I embrace the misconceptions I had in the past, and I let them go with love.
I acknowledge the incredible importance of filling my own cup firt. I take the time for self-care to soothe and feed my soul, and to care for and protect my body.
I take the time I need to care for and protect myself.
Today, I take time to fill my cup. I see that I can only be useful to those around me when I have all I need, and so I take the time to ensure that my own needs are met.
Self-Reflection Questions:
- Do I make sure own cup is filled before helping others?
- What steps can I take to make sure I have all I need?
- Do I tend to put the needs of others before my own?