Charity Begins at Home

If you have followed my blog entries, you know that I have found the life of an ordained minister to be a demanding one.  Time is a precious commodity for most people and conflicts regarding the use of that time often arise.  

We are taught that charity begins at home and the events of the past month have reminded me of this.   To my great joy, our family has been blessed with a new grand daughter.  Supporting my daughter as she brought her new little joy home was an expression of how charity begins at home.  Eight days later, my brother-in-law decided to be with God and passed from an accidental fall from a ladder.

Flying to my sister's side and supporting her during her time of loss was another act of charity beginning at home.

Thus, the demands on my time increased exponentially. I was feeling tired and my body ached.  I decided to go the the Ultimate for refueling and advice.  In that still communion with Spirit, the message was clear.  Yes, charity begins at home.  And there is a home I wasn't considering.  It is the home of the Self.  I was reminded to show charity to myself as well.  

Refueling is a necessity to everyone, especially those in the helping profession.  So, I went for a long walk, got a massage and spent more time in silent reflection. Slowly I am feeling  more and more energetic  while I continue to  focus on my own mental, physical and spiritual health.   I am reminded that self-love and self-care is not selfish but rather an honoring of the Self that is of God.  

May you be blessed!

Rev. Barbara