We must CREATE opportunities for stillness and quiet…

We must take care of ourselves first, BEFORE we can take care of anything else….Making the time to sharpen myself has allowed me to give so much more to my family. I can give so much more to my business. Taking care of me provides so much more of me to give.

Do you wait until you are physically exhausted or sick to take care of you?
I talk to so many people who give, give, give.  They give to their spouses, friends, children, parents, other family members, boss, coworkers, neighbors, even acquaintances.  They go out of their way to do nice things for others—from something as significant [...]

One popular teaching states “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”  And we all know the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” or more simply “Treat others as you wish to be treated.”  These are beautiful, valuable teachings.  However, I believe we have misinterpreted them, to our detriment.  [...]

“Why should I take care of myself? I thought I was supposed to put everyone else’s needs first. And isn’t self-care selfish?”