The Way Is Forward!

I think this is something that I talk about a lot. I learned this is my own healing process, I recognized that moving in a forward direction has a lot of benefits. Living in the past within my mind has caused great turmoil, but living in the present and being hopeful for the future has enriched my life greatly. I know that this easier said than done, but healing really is a journey and it takes "real" time. I am not setting an unrealistic time table for myself and I am also not operating on someone else's time table.

As long as I am moving in a forward direction I know that I am on the right path. Letting go of past hurt takes time and trusting again takes time. Everything is a journey and it does not come with a time stamp or a expiration date. I just desire to take better care of myself and walking forward to a more healthier me. As long as I am moving forward and NOT backwards I know that I will reach that place of total healing. 

I AM SAYING NO TO PLEASING PEOPLE

I am the kind of person that will put others before myself.
It's alright to care for others and help others, but there is a time and place for everything.
I often heard the saying " you cannot pour from an empty cup"
This is true, there is a time for helping others and there is a time for self care.
This has been a challenge for me. I am also guilty of feeling the need to please everyone.
I tend to try and please others even at the expense of making myself uncomfortable.
Why do I do this? I don't know if it's my need to be liked by everyone.
However, I can't go on like this, running around trying to please everyone is a losing battle. This can get very draining, and jumping through hoops to please everyone leaves me with no energy. It's great to give but I cannot give from an empty cup. I learned that I have a duty to take care of myself first.


     
                                    SELF CARE!!!!


I am making sure that my cup is full and I have something to pour from.
I have to also make sure that I am not putting myself in uncomfortable situations.
I am in charge of my happiness and self care. No one else is in charge of my happiness.
I am on my journey of self care one day at a time. No more people pleasing for me, and no guilt trip about putting myself first.