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Looking after ourselves - caring about others
Hi all,
I am a big believer in self-care: looking after myself, practising healthy boundaries, listening to my intuition and body, knowing my limits and being aware of my triggers. I have realised on my recovery journey that looking after myself involves all of these things. My recovery also involves a certain level of altruism - a genuine interest in the wellbeing of others without expecting anything in return. Of course this isn't 100% true. As humans we practise care and compassion as a survival mechanism (so that the care and compassion are reciprocated). And that is a good thing. It is ok to put kindness and love out there and expect it to be returned in some way, shape or form.
I know that if I am feeling particularly down and I allow myself to be vulnerable on this forum, others will show their compassion. This allows me to 'step outside' of my own stuff for a bit and extend my empathy to others who may need it.
Take care of yourself and others🤗
Compassion is catching 💞
