You know what’s funny? We will check everybody else’s cup before we check our own.

“Did you eat?”

“Are you okay?”

“Do you need anything?”

“Girl, call me when you get home!”

Meanwhile, our own cup is sitting over there looking like the bottom of a coffee pot on Monday morning. 😂

We give advice we haven’t taken, encouragement we desperately need, and grace to everybody except ourselves.

But maybe today isn’t about doing more.

Maybe it’s about asking a quieter question:

“What do I need?”

Not what does everybody else need from me.

Not what will make everybody happy.

Not what am I supposed to do.

What do I need?

Rest?

Boundaries?

A fresh start?

A good cry?

A good laugh?

Maybe five minutes where nobody calls your name? 😂

Because taking care of yourself isn’t selfish.

Sometimes, the most loving thing you can do for everybody you love… is stop abandoning yourself.

So, this Thursday, check your cup.

Is it empty—or are you finally ready to fill it? 💗

— SPS