When it comes to caring for others...you are a professional (Literally.)
The world gets to see your 'professional face'.
The one where you embody support, empathy, and wisdom.
You are brilliant at insight and interventions.
You hold a safe space for others.
Week after week. Day after day.
You show up.
And to make sure you can keep showing up...
You make efforts at 'self care'.
You read the books. You take the trainings.
You are committed to doing your own personal work.
And THAT is where it starts to get tricky...
When your own stuff comes up.
And 'imposter syndrome' sets in.
When you KNOW what to do/say/think- because, let's be honest
you model it all day long...
But, when it comes to yourself...in your REAL life
All that professional wisdom- can fly right out the window
And you grapple with
being just as human as your clients
Your pain, struggles, and stubborn patterns are just as REAL.
And because of who YOU ARE-
You know just what to do...
"When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” - Elenore Brownn