I think there is a lot to be said for the capacity to gently and compassionately take care of ourselves.

Today, I took the day off from my support shift. I also did not work on the web beyond getting my ducks in a row for tomorrow.

Instead, I went to my local leisure centre and spent time in the sauna and the spa. It was a gentle way to nurture my spirit.

Then I slept for a few minutes, before an appointment.

It would be nice if the space to take care of ourselves was the ‘default setting’. I get the distinct impression that people are mostly ‘pushing through’.