I'm no Superwoman!

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I have a confession to make.....I am not Superwoman!  This realisation hit me this week when all my juggling balls that are neatly kept up in the air, plopped down one by one and hit me on the head!

I took a couple of days out to recharge my Wonderwoman batteries (Well...Superwoman was too hard to be) and had a long hard look at priorities.  I also took some of my own advice, remembering the piece that stated "We are human beings not human doings!" Well I had ignored those wise words and forgot to say the word NO to any requests last week.  As a result I was a bedraggled, energy zapped figure who had to stop.

I am now back on top form with the necessary balls back up in the air where they belong and with quite a few of the other balls that were competing for time and energy, discarded.

I read this piece on giving by my ever favorite writer Aine Belton.  It reminds me to give myself where it is needed and to those I care about most instead of trying to spread myself too thin to be of use or value to anyone.

"You are being asked to put your love into action in some way.

Is there someone in particular you’ve been withholding love or giving from, or you could express more of your love to in some way? Or have you been shying away from life in general and not sharing your gifts, presence or love in some way? Have you been ‘too busy’ and not found the time for those people who matter to you? The greatest gift you have to give people is YOU! Are you giving you? Are you there for people?
There are many ways you can give and share, which I detail shortly. Do so in a way that brings you joy and does not feel like a sacrifice, as that is not what true giving is about.
What’s important here is that this giving is genuine and heartfelt. I’m not talking about martyr hood or obligation here. I’m talking about sharing and expressing your love and care in a way that feels meaningful to you, which is a blessing to others, as well as yourself.
Giving when your heart isn’t in it, or giving-to-get (which isn’t giving at all), or giving out of a feeling of duty or obligation is also not authentic giving, and the person at the ‘receiving end’ won’t feel really like they’ve been given to, as what is received most is the energy and intention behind the giving. That’s why even the smallest act or gift can have the biggest impact if coming from a loving place.
Get in touch with the love and care you have for someone and act from this place.
Let your abundance shine by giving to others, not just in the tangible physical sense, but by giving of who you are and expressing your love, appreciation and gratitude to those around you. You can give in energy, in your thoughts, blessings and well-wishes too, and send love from a distance, silently even.
There are many ways you can give, and it’s certainly not money-bound.
You can give of your time, appreciation, care, well wishes, talent, prayers, nurturing, inspirations, attention, information, touch, wisdom, hope, support, thoughts, blessings, and so on. You may also want to give some of your income away, such as through tithing 10% to a charity each month if you feel financially comfortable to do so.
Give in a way that feels true to you.

Don’t deny yourself or others the wonders and rewards of giving.” ~Aine Belton

Ultimately it is the intention behind your giving that is more important than the actual means of giving. It is you desire to help, your love, care and the expression of that.

Give in a way that brings you joy and have fun sharing your heart!"

Love and Blessings,

Jean Fisher-Taylor x