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8/17/2023

Give Yourself Grace

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I'm an empath and because I'm an empath I forget to include myself as one who also needs me. Us empaths need to be reminded from time to time to keep our own cup full. 

There is a misunderstanding among empaths that exhausting yourself at the expense of others is an honorable thing to do. It isn't. It is naïve to think that you have an unlimited reserve of empathy to share.

It's difficult for an empath to recognize the importance of thinking of oneself before thinking of others. We've been taught that that is selfishness, when we should have been taught that we matter too. 

Practice self-compassion. Self-compassion is simply the process of turning compassion inward.  We are kind and understanding rather than harshly self-critical when we fail, make mistakes or feel inadequate.  We give ourselves support and encouragement rather than being cold and judgmental when challenges and difficulty arise in our lives. 

Give yourself grace. Give the friendly or helpful attitude that you give to other people to yourself too. It's okay to do that. In fact, you cannot be a true empath if you are unwilling to give goodwill to yourself without feeling guilty for doing so. Give yourself grace. <3
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