LTT - I found this in one of my favorite books from the Hazelden Meditation Series, "The Promise of a New Day.""Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for depression."
- Dodie Smith
Preoccupation with ourselves exaggerates whatever condition presently haunts us. The temptation to dwell on our pain is so great, it takes strength and a serious commitment to emotional health to move our focus to another's needs. We are slow to learn that our own pain is soothed each time we offer comfort to another in pain.
Periods of depression will foster compassionate thoughtfulness, if we're willing to take advantage of the natural inertia that accompanies the blues. Our moments of stillness give us time to take note of another's condition. And it's through consideration for another that our wounds are cleansed and healed.
Rarely do we offer rapt attention and sincere concern to the troubled individuals in our lives. And yet, each one traveling our same or parallel pathway needs the attention that only we can give. Our own spirit is nourished every time we offer love to someone else.
Day's focus: Well-being, my own and someone else's, will be fostered by my actions today.
(My own advice is to know that every act of service, no matter how great or small is of significance to the Divine. Do not be in judgement of your own acts in good service or the acts of others in good service. The microcosm of being in service to one is to the macrocosm of being in service to the universe (I serve ONE) This service truly originates in treating ourselves with kindness. Therefore, it is also important to have balance in service, so that one is not overextended and stressed.
Rest and rejuvenation is a necessary part of the process in creating Love. Genuine, heartfelt love is a magical elixir. Love that is purified is unique, a customized blend, that arises from the truth of our very own being. The restoration of Love is the manifestation of a miracle (I AM CLEAR).
Love & Wellness to you!