I loved this story in part because it describes someone I would like to be. But also, because it puts emphasis on being kind to oneself. Yes, it is nice to be kind to others and often I’ve been kind to my own detriment. Finding that balance is where I need to work now.
“Being kind to your future self”. is a great way of looking at things. I'll think about that next time I feel like leaving a mess for later (which happens more than I’d like to admit). Taking care of one’s health is probably the most important self-kindness one could undertake…though I know some who are perfectly happy trading present indulgences for future decrepitude. That is perhaps until they get there.
I loved this story in part because it describes someone I would like to be. But also, because it puts emphasis on being kind to oneself. Yes, it is nice to be kind to others and often I’ve been kind to my own detriment. Finding that balance is where I need to work now.
I know what you mean, Carlos. So many things in my life could benefit from this philosophy - a work in progress, we all are.
“Being kind to your future self”. is a great way of looking at things. I'll think about that next time I feel like leaving a mess for later (which happens more than I’d like to admit). Taking care of one’s health is probably the most important self-kindness one could undertake…though I know some who are perfectly happy trading present indulgences for future decrepitude. That is perhaps until they get there.
Cliff, you've been more kind to your future self - and others - than most. Life is messy for all of us - the only difference is how :-)