Week 59 - Care?

"Taking care of yourself doesn't mean me first, it means me too." (L.R. Knost)

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In a recent edition of Six at 6 on Sunday, Billy Oppenheimer explored emotional detachment and the importance of caring (but not to excess). This newsletter encouraged me to think about the importance of regularly reviewing my own core values (currently including care, courage and curiosity) and whether or not care should remain. I think that this really boils down to the fact that care is typically something I associate with support for others and it might need a more balanced approach. Onwards to further inner dialogue, I think...

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Question: What does caring too much look like for you?

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Action: Over the coming weeks, notice the implications of any significant investment of your time in another person or project.