Self care 101

I have been hearing a familiar story from various folks in the last while.

I need to get away sometimes. I love what I am doing but I need a break more often. This is from someone who works for himself so as he said - he gets paid the same whether he is there or not.

Work is stressful and I need to take care of myself better.

I am quite involved with people that I have known for some time. I need to be energized so I make sure I have a regular and meaningful prayer time.

This situation is too stressful - I have to get out of it. My health is suffering and I cannot be here any longer. This was Dana.

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For those who are still at St. John’s and going through a major transition we are encouraged to be gentle with ourselves and others - this is a difficult process.

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As for me my spiritual director commented that this situation at St. John’s is taking up a lot of my energy. I certainly agreed with him.

So I am making time for music and reading and reflection and writing.

I also notice a real need to keep in touch with friends at the church. We are all struggling in some way with what has happened and what will happen next. Hugs are readily shared on a Sunday morning or other times we get together.

I am doing what I need to for Easter planning re: Altar Guild, the prayer conference in May and now starting to plan for the Women’s Renewal Weekend in the fall. My life goes on.