My life is touched by so many unsung heroes. Those who just do what feels natural and right. And in doing so, they provide so much ... to so many.
I see people who have 'worked from their home' their entire live who don't appear to recognize the value of their tirelessness in what they do as naturally as they breathe.
Moms who have raised a houseful of kids ... are now on call to take care of a revolving houseful of grandchildren.
Moms who have outgrown the worries of day to day worries of the scrapes/bumps/bruises, colds and flu's that young children bring home on a daily basis ... to now worry about life threatening health conditions and the effects of adult stresses of their now grown children.
People who have retired from the work force, to live a life of giving to others. Whether it is volunteering or helping out their adult children or taking care of aging relatives ... they have moved away from a Monday - Friday, 9 - 5 job ... to a life where they are on call 24/7.
There are those that have never had the official title of a counsellor ... yet they wear that label quietly on their lapel of life. People seem drawn to them, and they hear the worries and troubles of many. Without pay. At any time of the day or night. They are our friends. They are our family. They take on many more worries than their own. They do it willingly and unconsciously.
There are heroes all around us. And one of them just may be 'you'.
Grant yourself a moment, an hour, a day ... whatever you can afford. Take some time to replenish your body and soul. Just as you must grab that oxygen mask for yourself first, so that you are able to help others ... remember that in your day to day life. You are no good to anyone else, if you aren't good to yourself.
Give yourself a break today. And everyday after that.
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