Step Away

"It is possible to have too much of a good thing."

Aesop

Nature and relationships repeatedly show us how harmful too much of a good thing can be. Whether appreciating segments of a season or embracing the elements of love, either can switch into overwhelm. Privacy is important until it turns into absolute isolation. Affection feels good until it turns into obsession.

In our society, there are young children playing the role of the adult with addicted parents. There are high school accomplished achievers foregoing college for employment to sustain the core family. There are elders who have lost security relenting to demands of a selfish family member.

Let us speak of compassion that kindhearted spirits bestow upon those who are less fortunate. They become obsessed with caretaking and forget to nurture the self. Is there a hidden desire to bathe a stranger in compassion that is based in their own hidden need? Let us step away from extremes, and bring balance to our own needs.