It's been a minute and I've been so busy that I've been a little less than inspired to write a blog. That changed today. I normally roll my eyes or scoff at the majority of petty quote photos you see that get shared all over social media. But, the one I saw today slapped me right in the face.
"Take care of yourself. You can't pour from an empty cup." I just sat in realization of how f*cking empty my cup is. For months I have prioritized self care. But, I didn't realize how mentally tapped out I actually am. The only positive is that it's not because I'm depressed or overly anxious. It's because I'm drained from pouring so much of myself into things that aren't producing growth.
You can only pour into things for so long without seeing any growth, reciprocation or at least absorption before you have to just accept that whatever you're pouring isn't going anywhere. I have given a lot of energy and time to people, places and things that have left me feeling tapped out. I guess my empathy or fear of letting someone down has become a character flaw of mine. Thankfully, one of the things I usually roll my eyes at brought on an epiphany that I've needed to have for a hot minute.
We all get to that point of realizing certain things about ourselves that we might need to tweak. One thing I can say for everyone is that we're all probably putting too much energy into at least one non-beneficial task, relationship or idea in our lives. When you feel drained just like I do, it's best to evaluate the situation and determine the outcome that is best for everything involved.
As for me, I'm done pouring into things that refuse to grow or will stunt my growth as a human. I guess you really do get wiser with old age. It sucks what might get left in the wake of it, but at the end of the day, you control your happiness. I may be tapped out for now, but I'll be more mindful about where my energy goes when my cup's full again.
Love y'all.
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