"A true caregiver opens her heart compassionately and emits a positive flow of energy with others without suffering with them." ~ Dr. Debra Reble Even with all the strides women have made, we are still discovering how to be of service without losing ourselves. We tend to lose our sense of self in relationships while focusing on our partner or family. Most of all, we often forget that we are whole and worthwhile apart from the “caretaker” roles we play. Like many women, I’ve been a “caretaker” most of my life. Yet, it’s only been recently that I’ve become a “caregiver.” I’ve discovered that there’s a difference between the two. As a … [Read more...]
Caregivers: The Importance of Honoring Your Energetic Boundaries
Healthy caregiving is a loving, energetic exchange in which we are the conduits for light force energy. This exchange results in a positive energy flow first to ourselves and then to others through the heart center. As a true caregiver, we can open our heart compassionately in healthy detachment and maintain a positive flow of energy with the other person without suffering with them. This compassionate detachment keeps us from taking things “to heart” which can stress the heart center, resulting in physical and emotional distress or depression. The pattern of caretaking, on the other hand, takes its toll on us physically, emotionally, … [Read more...]