do I care?

Statistics show that women are not good at self care. I'm not talking about getting our nails done or occasional pampering or shopping, but regular healthy self care. Gradually we give our energy away to our husbands, jobs, children, and serving. Only to wake up and find that in the process we have lost ourselves and our energy and passion for life. 

I have found it is important if I am going to have the energy to live this life full out, enjoying and growing towards my dreams and living God's purpose, to practice daily, healthy self care.  Eating right, regular exercise, and caring for my mind and heart spending daily quiet time with the Lord. If I care for myself on a daily basis, then I am better equipped to love others and to meet the daily demands of life with peace and balance. We all know this, and yet sadly, caring for ourselves is typically the first thing that suffers in our over busy life. What if you believed that caring for yourself daily would enable you to not only enjoy life more, but love others better? Would you do it then?

I do this everyday knowing that for me, healthy self care, is key to being able to love and pour myself out for others. 

Have a great day!