Feb 14, 2021
People have been conditioned to really put others first, and think about what others need before taking care of their own needs, and this lack of filling oneself up makes it difficult for us to truly help others in the world.
Of course, there's a lot of difference between self-care and selfishness.
But if you're not truly taking care of yourself, figuring out your base of power, aligning that with your personality, your strengths, and your purpose. Your reason for being here. How can you truly feel close to yourself and feel that intimacy and strength and peace within allowing you to take care of yourself? If you are not strong in who you are how can you support a spouse, partner, or child in developing their strengths?
How can you truly take care of others?
Intimacy starts with self.