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Self-care has become quite the buzzword in our society. It’s important that we don’t use it to fit certain situations that may not be self-care, but selfish.
Self-care is an important part of healing in grief. Every chance I get, I am reminding grievers to “take care” and “be gentle” and “be kind.” These words echo in my mind each day, but never once would I focus on my self-care at the expense of others.
It may be a fine or blurred line for some. For me, I learned everything there is to know about helping others from my parents. Self-care wasn’t in their vocabulary, and I saw the negative effects of that.
Daddy and Momma were often overly tired, exhausted, and needed to prioritize their needs before the needs of others. They didn’t. But I don’t think they would have changed a thing.
I’m thankful that self-care is being taken seriously, but we must be careful and not use it as a reason to avoid stepping up and doing the right thing when we need to.
It’s a delicate balance, but once you master it, you will not only improve your overall health but help others in the process. #authors #books #thinktheo #theoboyd #selfcare #grief
Thank you @Boze-Mitchell McKibbin Funeral
Home for allowing me the opportunity to share and help ease the pain of grief in others. ❤️#grief #meetandgrief #thinktheo #theoboyd #books #hope
Don’t forget to come see me tonight in Waxahachie, TX! It will be a time of sharing and belonging, with some strategies to help ease the pain of grief.
Many things have been going on with my “Little House on the Prairie.” I have been picking out paint colors, tile, flooring, and my favorite part...wallpaper! I know Momma would be so excited to help me pick out colors and things for my new home. But she is here. She’s with me in every part of this new house on the farm. It is possible to bring the past with you as you move forward. It is. Here are some sneak peeks.
Momma,
I made your chocolate pie today for the cemetery fundraiser. I think it turned out good, and it brought $200 in the auction tonight!
My kitchen smelled like home today, the home you made. I smelled your pie crust browning in the oven and the chocolate cooking on the stove. I heard the mixer beating against the sides of the bowl, as I made the meringue.
I could see you in every part of baking this pie. I could feel the love that you left. I know you’re still not too far away.
I love you,
Thelizabeth
Pie baking day today! Tonight is the annual fundraiser for the cemetery where most family of my family is. It’s where I will be one day. So, keeping Momma’s tradition, I baked her chocolate meringue pie. I share this recipe and many more in my new book, coming 12-2-25. “Hope All The Way” ❤️ Pre-Order your copy now! Link in my bio 👆
Thank you @kwtx for letting me talk about my podcast, my books, and my passion for helping grievers. #hope #grief #love #thinktheo #theoboyd #learningtolive #loss
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Self-care has become quite the buzzword in our society. It's important that we don't use it to fit certain situations that may not be self-care, but selfish.
Self-care is an important part of healing in grief. Every chance I get, I am reminding grievers to "take care" and "be gentle" and "be kind." These words echo in my mind each day, but never once would I focus on my self-care at the expense of others.
It may be a fine or blurred line for some. For me, I learned everything there is to know about helping others from my parents. Self-care wasn't in their vocabulary, and I saw the negative effects of that.
Daddy and Momma were often overly tired, exhausted, and needed to prioritize their needs before the needs of others. They didn't. But I don't think they would have changed a thing.
I'm thankful that self-care is being taken seriously, but we must be careful and not use it as a reason to avoid stepping up and doing the right thing when we need to.
It's a delicate balance, but once you master it, you will not only improve your overall health but help others in the process. ... See MoreSee Less
Step by step…my new home on the farm is coming right along. It’s my “Little House on the Prairie.” ❤️#integratinggrief ... See MoreSee Less
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Momma,
I made your chocolate pie today for the cemetery fundraiser. I think it turned out good, and it brought $200 in the auction tonight!
My kitchen smelled like home today, the home you made. I smelled your pie crust browning in the oven and the chocolate cooking on the stove. I heard the mixer beating against the sides of the bowl, as I made the meringue.
I could see you in every part of baking this pie. I could feel the love that you left. I know you’re not too far away.
I love you,
Thelizabeth ... See MoreSee Less
Pie baking day today! Tonight is the annual fundraiser for the cemetery where most family of my family is. It’s where I will be one day. So, keeping Momma’s tradition, I baked her chocolate meringue pie. I share this recipe and many more in my new book, coming 12-2-25. “Hope All The Way” ❤️ Pre-Order your copy now! Link in my bio 👆 ... See MoreSee Less
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