Some people are incredibly generous with grace, just not toward themselves. They offer understanding when others make mistakes. They are patient when friends fall short. They remind loved ones that everyone is human and nobody is perfect. They are quick to encourage others and slow to judge. Yet when they themselves make a mistake, the rules suddenly change.

Release is essential to self-care. When we choose to live with a tight fist or an anxious grip instead of with open hands, we become powerless and easily overcome by what we won’t let go of. 

Do you often feel like there is not enough time to do all that is on your agenda for the day? When we develop a habit of putting too much on our plate or allowing others to do so, it’s only a matter of time before we reach the end of our human limitations.