Hug your soul.

I have spent most of my life (and energy) trying to make sure everyone around me was happy.  I don’t remember ever learning how to care for myself or to ask myself questions like:  “What do I need?” or “Is this good for me?” 

But as a recovering people pleaser, I am beginning to learn firsthand that I absolutely must take time for myself if I want to have anything left to give to those around me.

When I refuel my tank doing things I love or taking some time for myself, then I will actually have some reserve to share with others.  I absolutely know how to take care of other people, so all I have to do is turn that focus inward toward myself.

The people that I love, the people that I most want to spend my time with, will benefit greatly from me pursuing my passions and from hugging my own soul.  Just like a car that can’t run without fuel in its tank, I can’t give what I don’t have. 

Let me continue to take time out to focus on my own soul, because I deserve that hug and that love I’ve been “so busy giving everyone else.”