A friend asked me to write a message about what caregivers can do to find moments of peace, comfort, within their chock-full days of doing for others. Exhausted from no breaks. Desperately needing a break for themselves. Even momentarily.
As I thought of her request, I knew what my message would be.
Go within. To your inner ember. It’s there, glowing deeply within you. Small, bright, warm, colorful. Like the beauty of an ember after the flames of action. Or the strength of an ember that charges you with energy to deal with what’s ahead.
Your ember is always there at your core. A quiet glowing that never goes out. It is your essence.
Allow yourself to focus on it now. Observe its brilliant color. Its shape. Treasure its peaceful, powerful presence. Allow it to soothe, nourish, fortify you.
Go within. Even momentarily. As often as you want. Your ember awaits you. Always.
