Pearls of Wisdom
I received this in an email a long time ago and saved it. I'd forgotten that I had it until I was looking through folders for something else. I thought that I'd share it with all of you :) a. take good care of yourself ... oftentimes we think we should put our families and others ahead of us, but if we do that, then who would they rely on when we fall sick or aren't giving 100% because we don't have it to give? sleep good, eat healthy, dress well, exercise, meditate (prayer, quiet time, whatever... give your mind some 'away' time too) . Not only does this give us the strength and energy to care for others, it is an excellent role model for our friends and families... people learn behaviors from watching not from listening. How many of us would tell our children 'do as I say, not as I do'... change that. Show them how you want them to be by living it yourself. b. speak positively - always - India Arie sings a song called 'Get it together...