When someone asks you for water and your cup is empty, you can’t offer anything to them or yourself. This metaphor extends to many aspects of life, such as our health, mind, knowledge, soul, generosity, forgiveness, and love. For instance, if you teach your children about honesty but lie to a friend about being on your way to a meeting while you’re actually at home, what lesson are you imparting?

The idiom “Talk is cheap” illustrates this point well. Words without action are like an empty cup—they have no real impact. We can only give what we truly possess.

So, take a moment to reflect on what’s in your cup:

  • Are you taking good care of your physical health?
  • Are you radiating positive energy to those around you?
  • Do you help others when the opportunity arises?
  • Are you forgiving those who have hurt you?
  • Do you trust in a higher power’s providence?
  • Do you allow yourself to let go of sorrow and find joy?

Start today with a simple step to fill your cup: take a moment to sit down and relax. Nurture your body, mind, and soul.

God bless,
With love,

Little-pencil