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Most of Us Are Always On


--by TC, posted Oct 22, 2019

Most of us know someone who is always on. They are available to us to listen and help out any time we need them. They are kind, caring and empathetic. Have we ever considered the cost to them of always being on, physically, mentally and emotionally?

They may not feel they deserve to take time for self-care, to turn off the phone, to not be on all the time. They may too be in need of loving care from those around them, but don’t always know how to ask for it. What happens when they become so depleted that they have nothing left to give? Who will take care of them?
 Always being on is not a healthy way to live, it is exhausting on all levels. It is okay to turn off, to take time for self-care and nurturing. It is okay to say no when asked again to listen, to be available and on even when it is not for the highest good.

 Being on should be a choice, but so should being unavailable. Taking time off is a good choice for their health is one that should come without feelings of guilt or shame. 

Picture taken and written by TC

 
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Readers Comments

lisa wrote: Thank you for sharing the details. You are best blogger. Its very informative blogg. Its very helpful for me.
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Laura wrote: That way really are like that all the time. But that’s their choice. Not sure if being “on” like that is as harmful to you as tryin to appear that way.
janfour wrote: really good to remember
mindyjourney wrote: Balance is so very key! Thank you, TC 🌊 🙏
Brad2 wrote: I allow some time for rest now and then
kjoyw wrote: Agree, it’s also about balance for me. Being “on” 24/7 isn’t for me and wondering if those who seem that way really are like that all the time. But that’s their choice. Not sure if being “on” like that is as harmful to you as tryin to appear that way.
dotmatrix wrote: Thanks, TC.
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Mish wrote: That’s when I turn off all my tech devices & take to my “inner-net” 😊

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