Think about Tomorrow

Last week I wrote about being intentional with our thoughts—taking the time to slow down and just think about what it is we are doing and why. So many of us go through life on autopilot without a thought for their own wellbeing or the wellbeing of others.

I’m a people watcher. In those rare moments of rest while out in public, I find myself just staring off and studying others. And what I notice most is that we don’t take care of ourselves. Perhaps it’s because I’m so focused on this now as I question my own health (mental, physical, spiritual and emotional), but I don’t fully believe that’s it.

I believe the majority of us don’t take care of ourselves because we lack the time, resources or knowledge to do so. But then what? As a caregiver to an aging parent, I can say it isn’t a pretty outcome. And it isn’t only my own situation. I see the same with friends and other members of my family. We don’t aim to be burdens to others or even have our own quality of life suffer. Sometimes it just sneaks up on us, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

I know being intentional and taking time to care for oneself can be very difficult, but it is an investment that pays twofold—one to help you better navigate the challenges of today and two, to aim for your own brighter tomorrow.

Happy writing this week!