You can't give away what you haven't got.
Prioritizing your well-being is not just a luxury,
It's a necessity for truly helping others.
Welcome back to another Pocket of Peace reflection.
Before we begin I invite you to take a moment to settle in.
Find a comfortable position,
Gently close your eyes and take a deep calming breath in and out.
Allow your breathing to fall into a rhythmic pattern that suits you.
Allow any tension in your body to soften with each exhale.
As you continue to breathe deeply bring your awareness to this present moment,
Letting go of any distractions or concerns from the day.
During your reflection time I'll invite you to consider some questions to deepen your understanding of your own innate health.
This is your gift,
Your time to pause,
Reflect and reconnect with your inner wisdom.
There's no rush,
There's no need to force anything,
There are no expectations,
Nowhere to be,
Nowhere to go,
Just be here now,
Open to whatever insights may arise.
As you listen let the words resonate within you,
Notice any thoughts,
Feelings or sensations that come up and allow them to flow naturally,
Without judgment and with a whole load of gentleness.
When you're ready we'll begin.
You can't give away what you haven't got.
Prioritizing your well-being is not just a luxury,
It's a necessity for truly helping others.
Now gently ask your inner guide.
In what ways have you been prioritizing others over your own well-being?
How might your ability to help others improve if you first nurtured yourself?
What would it look like to truly give yourself permission to prioritize your well-being?
As we go deeper into your reflection consider what small tangible steps can you take today to prioritize your self-care?
How could this change the impact your interactions have with those you help?
As you go through your day reflect on this quote.
You can't give away what you haven't got.
Prioritizing your well-being is not just a luxury,
It's a necessity for truly helping others.
Take a moment now to bring your awareness back to the room.
Begin to notice the feeling of the surface beneath you,
The sounds around you and the gentle rhythm of your breath.
Feel the air on your face.
Start to wriggle your fingers and your toes.
Allow yourself to reconnect with your physical surroundings.
You may want to stretch gently as if waking up from a peaceful rest.
As you move through the rest of your day or settle into your evening,
Allow the insights and reflections from today's session to continue to percolate in the background.
There's no need to rush to any conclusions.
Simply let your mind and heart digest what's coming up and know that a deeper understanding often unfolds over time.
I invite you to return tomorrow and give yourself the gift of another pocket of peace.
Each day brings new opportunities to connect with your inner wisdom and deepen your understanding of innate health and your well-being.
Thank you for spending time with me.
I look forward to continuing our journey tomorrow.
Lots of love.
