I’ll be the first to admit, I’m a very busy woman. Scheduling time for my own self care can be a challenge. And it still breaks my heart when someone I care about doesn’t talk to me because they “didn’t want to bother” me.
I’m actually pretty good about managing what access people have to me at any given time. I don’t allow Facebook or Messenger to push notifications to my phone. I have “Do Not Disturb” set up for night time so texts and phone calls won’t wake me when I am sleeping. I only check my emails and messages when I am able to respond.
I would much rather hear about what is going on with you FROM YOU, than from another friend or acquaintance. And for goodness sake, if something I said or did upset, PLEASE talk to me about it. I don’t intend harm, and sometimes I get frustrated or stressed and don’t fully consider what effect my words may have. I forget what triggers you. After all, I’m human too.
My calling is as a Priestess. That means I am a minister, a life coach, a counselor, a confidante, a mentor, a guide, and a teacher. I absolutely love my job. I love helping and supporting others to grow. And if I have welcomed you into my circle of friends or students or clients, I genuinely care about your well-being.
I will MAKE time for you. It may not be immediate, depending on what other commitments I have, and I will find time for a coffee date, or a meal, or even a phone call.
This clip from Babylon 5, one of my favorite TV shows, sums it up pretty well:
Please bother me. I like the company.
Blessings,
Mary