‘ties’

There’s a saying:

“I’ll fight to the death for my kids.” 

And I’ve experienced those same emotions and mentality; that I would go down swinging if anything were to happen to them or if they were in trouble. 

But…

Why don’t we do the same thing for ourselves? I was raised in a culture where taking care of those around you was often more important than being healthy yourself. And as I’ve looked across the current landscape, it seems it hasn’t changed much. Selfish is not what I’m talking about, I’m talking about learning how to truly love yourself and show it. Every day.

What if we fought for ourselves as much as we fight for our kids? Maybe we need to let go of some of those family ‘ties’ and figure out/ love ourselves first? 

Those around us will be there. And they might even respect us more as we continue to work on being the best version of ourselves, which includes looking to those around us, serving, loving - Hell, just being kind!

Just a thought.

~ Peace

The Burtle

P.S. - boundaries aren’t bad either.