It is the hottest month of the year in a far-off country in the East. I am walking on a fierce road where there is no shade nearby and I must walk to accomplish an urgent task, perhaps to visit a doctor. In my heart, I long to be in my beautiful, peaceful room with the curtains drawn, calming music playing in the background, and a glass of fresh juice waiting for me on the side table.
Yes, it is difficult to imagine, but this intense heat cannot discourage me from doing things for my family.
The only hardest thing for me is to convince myself to do what I love the most, what pleases me, and calms my nerves. It can be painting, writing, spending time alone, going on vacation, getting a spa treatment, working out at the gym for my health and fitness, or anything focused solely on myself.
I always ignore the things that matter most to me and cause no harm to anyone. I easily compromise on my likes. Whenever I have to choose between my preferences and those of others, I prioritize the one that pleases others.
Putting in all efforts to fulfill my duties for my loved ones is never tiring, but when it comes to prioritizing my own needs, I struggle to convince myself.
Deep within ourselves, we undervalue our own worth and expect importance from others… How ironic!!