Please, Take Care Of You

Maybe it's been a day, a week, or a year of too much or not enough, a time of what now and oh, my god, what next. If so, this meditation invites you to sit, to breathe, to center, so you can take care of you and get back out there and live light and shine.

Transcript

Hey there.

Welcome to a hit of hope.

So maybe it's been a day or a week or a year of too much or not enough.

A time of what now and oh my god what next.

Wherever you are,

Whatever is going on,

Take a moment,

Sit,

Breathe,

Scan your body,

Feel into your forehead,

Your jaw,

The neck,

The shoulders,

The belly,

Your limbs.

See if you can find a deep and gentle breath.

And if you can't,

That's okay.

Just commit to staying here,

To sitting with,

To being in the presence of whatever is present.

It's when we do that that we can really see what is going on.

When we can feel what have our bodies and spirits been carrying,

What's been taking a toll.

And often it is things out of our control and we can feel buffeted this way and that.

We don't know what step to take next.

A good step is the one you're doing right now.

To go in,

To settle down,

To take care of you.

And if you've ever commented on one of my meditations,

You'll know I often say,

Take care of you.

And it can become trite,

But seriously,

If there is anything that I think we all need to do,

That we all need to commit to,

It is taking care.

Because our bodies,

Our spirits,

Our minds,

So many times they are begging for care,

For kindness,

For intention.

And have you ever noticed when we make those choices to take care,

That our bodies are so glad.

Maybe some deep emotions come up.

Heck,

I'm feeling some deep stuff coming up right now just talking to you about this critical thing of taking care.

Because we need it.

My God,

We all need it.

I know I do.

And if you're still listening to me,

I bet you do too.

So what can we do to soothe,

To take care?

What are the ways we can be good to ourselves,

Especially when life keeps offering us crossroads or tests and tests where you do not know the answers,

But the answers really matter?

We can do what we're doing right here.

We can sit and grow still.

We can breathe.

We can take care.

So whatever your day or week or life is like right now,

May you trust that body of yours,

That spirit of yours,

Especially when they're crying out for you to notice,

To stop,

To breathe,

To be gentle.

May you trust that you are okay.

Right here.

May you remember that taking care can mean all kinds of things.

From taking a walk to taking a bath.

From talking to a friend,

To sitting in silence,

To getting a chai,

To looking up at the sky.

So you can listen for all the good whispers at the edges of your life as you live light and take care so you can shine.

Reviews

Thank you so much for these wonderful and nourishing minutes of remembering that beautiful and most important act of taking care of myself. Self love. Beautiful words Betsy! Thank you ❤️

How I needed that reminder, it's been a week in a year that has not let up, and trying to find that balance where I make sure to take care of me is hard. But as they say, this ain't my first rodeo, and I know these moments like your tracks are what helps to keep me steady. Take care of you too ❤️

Thank you for another great meditation session. I needed to hear this today. Have a beautiful day. 🙏

At a time of such external chaos, thank you Betsy for reminding me that I need to listen to my body and spirit and provide myself self-care to move forward to a better place.

Hey there. Always love your talks but this is a special one that I really needed to hear. 🙏 ❤️

You are so awesome. I love your caring words and hearing your voice. Big thank you! Have a great holiday season!

Thank you, Betsy! The older I get, the easier it is to see taking care of myself is the most important part of being there for those I love. ❤️🙏🏻

That was lovely. A big hug and encouragement. Thank you so much. It was a much needed reminder and sort of ‘it’s ok to take care of me’.

Thank you, Betsy. Taking a moment to “take care” with gentleness and love is exactly what is needed🙏🏻💜

Thank you, Betsy! This is so very important and so often overlooked.

Thank you so much as always for this super nourishing piece. Take care of you Betsy and may you always hear the good whispers at the edges of your life - what a lovely thought and excellent way of putting it - as ever.

You are so gentle and kind 🥺 thank you for these words

I so needed to hear this. I have been taking care of my 99 year old aunt. She has been in the hospital twice this week. She is normally a very young and active 99 year old. I know she can’t live forever, but I am not ready for anything to happen. I have had little time to do anything for myself. I’m lucky if I get a shower in. Sorry for the rant, but I needed to get it out. 🦋

Oh wow…..só beautiful! I needed to hear this!Thank you dear Betsy!🙏🏻❤️✨

Such a soothing meditation. So personable, like sitting with a wise, good friend. Thank you!

Thank you for this reminder. “Omg what now” is exactly my internal dialogue this morning - this is really what I needed to hear today! Thanks for ever being so real and genuine. Sending love and blessings to you 💕

This is beautiful, I bookmark it and play it again to remember how important it is to take care of me 🙏🌈🙏

There are no words to express my gratitude for these hit of hope moments and their divine timing delivery 🙏🕯️🕊️🕯️🙏

And take care to to you as well! Thank you and Namaste’.

Thank you for this, Betsy! This is an instant favorite. You created a beautiful little refuge that is much needed. Thank you.