Journal of Sacred Work

What is it about a mother's love that warms our heart when we remember that she always wanted the best for us?

This Mother's Day, enhance your caregiving by recalling your mother's loving care of you.

We know that when we commit to giving loving care to someone, be they a familymember, friend, or neighbor, they flourish! They carry the feeling of being truly cared for into their striving for full healing, regardless of their situation in life.

Do you warm people's hearts when you interact with them? Here is a checklist to gauge the level of your care:

First, are they glad to see you each time you are near? Do they willingly share how they are feeling and specifically what they need to feel better?

Do you always follow up on providing what they care about? If you answer yes to these questions, you are probably providing a high level of care!

But how to replenish your own wellbeing and capacity to provide even better levels of care? Take scheduled time for quiet and physical activities like mountain hiking, walking, jogging, sailing, reading, travel, or your choice of fun and other renewing activities! And schedule quiet time regularly for yourself.

And, try to add a new interest, hobby, or activity to your life which will invigorate you and enable
you able to sustain longer periods of loving care for those you serve and who depend on you over time. Take a weekend trip to a new spot or sit by yourself and create a bucket list of your most cherished dreams, hopes or activities you would like to pursue if time permits and then

Schedule your personal renewal time with specific timeframes and steps to move toward living these desired items!

Note: Guest post by Terry Chpaman PhD

Flower phoo by Terry
Painting by-unknown artist