Your mate is hungry, the kids are fighting over the TV channels, bills are mounting up, your taxes are due next week, there are no groceries in the house, you’re tired from a hectic day at the office—and I’m suggesting you honor yourself? That’s correct: one more time—one cannot pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first, and then you will have something to offer someone else of value. Continuing to operate in frustration and fear is not only dishonoring yourself, it’s not the gift anyone wants to receive from you.

What are the options in the above scenario? Today I am aware I would treat the situation much differently than I would have a few months ago. The mate is an adult and can help him or herself. The TV? I would probably walk over and quietly unplug it. The bills? Put them in the drawer until ...

Know Thyself: 21 Days to Peace
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