Fifteen Minutes

"Be there for others, 

but never leave yourself behind."

Dodinsky

There needs to be a balance between compassion and self-compassion.  We can easily fall into a pattern of over extending our lovely selves and winding up on the short end of the stick.  Even when we are reluctant to say 'yes' to others, we have no hesitancy in turning time for our selves down.  

When we take time to address our needs, we have a tendency to feel selfish or guilty which is nothing more than our ego acting out.  Basically, we are resilient and a mere fifteen minutes of privacy can rejuvenate the most tired of souls.  

Be generous every day to nurture the soul in silence.  It doesn't cost anything, reservations are not needed,  no regulated hours and no special attire is required. It really is important not to wait for a day at a spa or a weekend with friends or an extravagant shopping spree.

Sit, (in a closet if you have to), and simply breathe in love and breathe out peace.  That is all that is needed to restore a calm mind and aching feet.  Fifteen minutes, then we'll be good to go!