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Being Selfless Begins with Self-Care

By Paula Meyer

Oct 12, 2022
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PHYSICAL HEALTH FOR WIDOWS

To serve others and yourself in harmony, you must give from an overflowing well of energy and love. Our bodies are tuning forks to the subconscious. If we listen, we will hear what we need to focus on and receive insights into our past and present. Pain in the body indicates a need to look at that area and explore what thoughts and beliefs contribute to that pain. Ignoring these cues allows them to seat deeper within our bodies, which leads to illness. Becoming aware of underlying issues allows us to take action. Unfortunately, many times, I’ve had the awareness but didn’t follow through. One of the best books that helped me determine how my thoughts and beliefs affect my body is Louise Hay’s You Can Heal Your Life.

I used to make time for self-care with daily meditation and occasional physical activity. My husband, Gary, always made sure we maintained a wholesome diet. In 2014, he was diagnosed with throat cancer. In the first few years, his health seemed to …

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