Grateful Caregiver

  " You have two hands,  one to help yourself and one to help others" Audrey Hebrum Do you find yourself flowing from your subconscious mind often? When chaos surrounds you, do you retreat into your subconscious mind to escape? I've realized that I had a developed a habit of functioning from my subconscious as a coping mechanism instead of being fully conscious.   Functioning from your subconscious as a coping mechanism while caregiving can be quite common, especially given the emotional and physical demands of the role. Here are some ways this might manifest: 1.  Automatic Routines : You may perform caregiving tasks like administering medication  or  preparing meals out of habit, which helps manage daily responsibilities but can lead to   emotional disengagement. 2.  Emotional Numbness : In high-stress situations, the subconscious may dull emotional   responses to provide temporary relief, but this can lead to feelings of isolat...

“If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭4‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Over the years, I’ve had a few best friends, but my longest friendship began when I was 12 years old. We experienced some difficult times and went through a period of silence. By chance, we eventually reconnected. At that point, I had rededicated my life to God, which transformed my heart, and I aimed to help my friend do the same. When she committed her life to God, I felt truly grateful to be a vessel for His purpose. Tragically, less than a decade after we reconnected, she was diagnosed with cancer and passed away.  I've come to realize that every individual who crosses our path serves a specific purpose. Some people are meant to stay in our lives for a lifetime, while others are there for a season or a particular reason. Im grateful for each individual. I have learned lessons in each encounter.  Throughout my experience as a caregiver, I'...