It really doesn't matter how old you are, or what life circumstance you find yourself in. Everyone needs to be seen, to be heard, to be comforted. I know whenever I feel overwhelmed, I first try to remind myself that I need to learn how to reach out and ask for help. This is a very humbling proposition for me because I've always seen myself as fiercely independent. Life circumstances made me so. But now, I know asking for help, asking to be seen, to be heard, to be comforted is absolutely necessary for survival. Life is tough and we need other. We need to reach out and we need to let people reach out to us. Whether you are the young parent at home overwhelmed by child rearing responsibilities, the senior citizen overwhelmed by struggling to keep up with the demands of everyday living, or the single person overwhelmed by isolation and loneliness, we need each other. In this current era of division and fingerpointing, it is more important than ever to fight back against this environment of meanness and remember how good kindness feels. This all can start with each one of us doing what we can to be there for one another. I see you. I hear you. I understand. Sounds good, right?
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As always I wish I lived closer to you. This long distance between loved ones is especially difficult when we need comfort and support. I keep you in my heart, prayers and thoughts everyday. I hope you feel it.
Thanks Kathy. Loved chatting with you yesterday! ♥️
This is SO spot on! As someone who had to embrace being fiercely independent, I have faced the same challenge to seek help and understanding, especially now when it comes to caring for elder relatives. A preacher I knew once talked about his proud and giving daughter, who wanted to do things on her own and for others; she didn't know how to react to others reaching out to her. His advice? "Receive, Mary, receive!" I never forgot that and use that lesson in my life -- sometimes giving is letting others be the givers.
Love that message "RECEIVE!" Thank you!
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