Sharing your love with others each day
Is like pouring a full glass of water
You fill a glass for mom and dad
For your children; sons and daughters.

You fill a special glass for the one you hold dear
A glass for siblings; for your friends without end
For colleagues at work, your buddies at play
Special glasses for all your internet friends.

By the end of day you feel content
For you know you have shared your love
When the sun finally sets you quickly fall asleep
Beneath the heavenly stars and moon above.

With the rising sun you awaken again
Embracing a new adventurous day
You gather your pitcher with glasses to fill
For special friends you meet along the way.

But then one day through weary eyes
You see your pitcher has finally run dry
For the  many glasses you have nary a drop
And in exhaustion you sit down and sigh . . .

"My pitcher is empty, what to do now?
How do I get my pitcher refilled?"

Suddenly an angel appears; whispers softly in my ear
"Sit back, relax, and for the moment be still."

 

"You have shared your love, and of that I am pleased
But you gave more than your pitcher contained.
I'll tell you the secret to continue your path
But you must listen while I try to explain.

Refilling your pitcher is a must-needed task
To be completed before you run dry
It doesn't take long, you can do it at will
But before the tears begin to form in your eyes.

Without love for yourself, you have nothing to give
For it has been said, "Do unto others as yourself"
You must take the time to take care of you
To maintain your strength, your well-being and health.

Be good to yourself;  "To thy own self  be true"
For then each day your pitcher will be filled
You can then carry on with love to be shared
As new friends and relationships continually build."

~ StinaLisa ~
©Copyright 2000

How many times have you discovered that you have spread yourself way too thin?  Sharing your love with others, whether it be your children, your friends, through your job at work, or your various organizations and projects, can only be effectively done if we also take the time to love and take care of our self.

We must all set aside special times for our self; to do the things that are relaxing and enjoying.  It could be reading a book, watching a special movie or TV show, or maybe just turning the lights down low and listening to our favorite music.  Whatever it is, remember to be loving to yourself so that your pitcher can be filled, and then you can turn around and continue to fill the glasses of those you love.

~ StinaLisa ~

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~ StinaLisa ~

"Time In A Bottle"
Performed by Floyd Cramer

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Thank you.

February 2000