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Sympathy and Empathy a Poem

September 12, 2017April 7, 2019 lizaaitken

In sympathy I’ll get you,

as I’ll understand and care.

With empathy I’ll feel you,

it’ll just like I’m there.

In sympathy I’ll acknowledge,

all the hardship on you.

In empathy I’ll know you,

I’ll be standing in your shoes.

I might imagine how you feel,

or at least I’ll try to.

Or I’ll know so very well,

you see my love I’ve been you.

In sympathy I’ll understand,

I’ll try to be very caring.

But when applying empathy,

it’s a personal understanding.

In sympathy I’ll recognise,

both your suffering and pain.

In empathy I’ll feel you too,

for you see I’ll feel the same.

I have been taking time out, I’ve been recovering from my house move I suppose and have felt the need just to be. It’s crucial we take time just to be, to put life on hold and be with ourselves for this is where we discover who we are, this is the place we discover our own value.

In all that we do it is important to value ourselves because we are giving of ourselves constantly, and if we don’t value ourselves, then what we give is of little value.

People who work with others, in any capacity but especially on an emotional level have a responsibility to work with themselves, look after themselves and make sure that what they give is of the best quality. We can only ever give what we have, what is within us and if our energy is depleted then it makes sense that what we give is of lesser value.

I think we all expect the person we are going to visit, be it a doctor, accountant, spiritual guru to know what they are talking about, to be on top notch form, to be able to help us in what ever way is necessary. How can they do this if they don’t help themselves, how can they do this if they are racing against time, their own issues and not taking enough time out for themselves.

Yet how many people do we know that actually do this, be it with a supervisor, mentor, guide or just by themselves. How often do we intend to meditate, take a day out or have a treatment just for the good of our souls.

How often is it we actually listen, listen to ourselves or to what the universe is trying to tell us. How often is it we go inside and repair, clean and restore our precious selves. If our bodies are the homes in which our spirits live, isn’t it right we clean and bring them back to health regularly.

My time out can be alone or catching up with a good friend, it can be in silent contemplation or through inspired discussion with a like minded soul. It doesn’t matter how I take my time out, as long as I do, as long as I’m good to myself.

I can only give what I have, I have to love myself and treat myself well in order to be able to give that out. When I do I shine, I sparkle and I can share the energy of that freshness with others.

Time Out

November 27, 2016 lizaaitken

Wings are made to fold over one another when not being used in flight, some flowers close up at night and many butterflies emerge from a chrysalis in the morning. Nature shows us that taking time out is okay, it’s helpful and sometimes necessary for our wellbeing.

~ Liza

Kindness

October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 lizaaitken

It doesn’t take a whole lot,

to put a kindness out each day.

To help a friend in trouble,

and send them on their way.

To notice what’s occurring,

by opening up your eyes.

To do a little something special,

give someone a surprise.

It doesn’t take much time at all,

to smile a little more.

With your hat and coat,

to put your smile on at the door.

To brighten up anothers day,

really takes no time at all.

Before going to a party,

give that lonely friend a call.

It doesn’t cost to give out love,

you’ll get it back for sure.

The more you give the more you get,

there is always plenty more.

And if you are ever feeling lonely,

or ever really blue.

You’ll be amazed how much love,

is given back to you.