You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.

Louise Hay said, “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” This is so true!

Recently, while going through a series of health challenges and grief, I had to put everything on hold and take time to heal. Luckily, I have a wonderful, caring hubby, family, and a team to support me. Even so, I felt enormous guilt for taking the time out.

The emails kept coming, with so many people in need reaching out, and I was tempted to help them. Then I saw this post by Louise Hay, and it was the message I needed to receive.

I believe ‘Spirit’ will guide you through whatever struggle you are going through if you notice the signs; take time to connect and listen. By taking the time out, I have healed quicker than expected.

How often have you let your health deteriorate while putting others first? Having come from a generation of the belief that you never take a sick day unless you’re dying and to soldier on no matter what, I struggle with taking time out for myself. Yet, if I had soldiered on with my ‘cup’ empty, I really would not have been able to do my job to the best of my abilities.

While taking that time out, the usual distractions were not there, and I entered a time of feeling the brain fog starting to lift. I believe everything happens for a reason, and I was forced to slow down before I burned out.

Louise Hay was very wise, inspiring, and in tune. I have her daily affirmation calendar and look forward to inspiration. Below is one of her recent affirmations, which once again was a timely message from Spirit.

Wishing you good health and happiness

xx

Katy-K