I’m a caring person and often will put others above myself. At this point in my life I need to care more for myself and realize that I matter in the grand scheme of things. Mourning and grief seems to make you aware of yourself and the needs you have as you emotionally go through a painful time. Hopefully all the care given to others will be returned in kind. I hope none of this sounds selfish or narcissistic.
The Tony Burgess Blog 
You need to put on your own oxygen mask before helping someone with theirs…
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Sounds like instructions from someone who has flown a lot. Wise advice. 😀
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Its not selfish at all, Its self respect:)
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Tony, I don’t think anyone who’s come to know you through your blog would ever think of you as selfish or narcissistic; quite the opposite, in fact. You must take care of yourself and your needs, and it’s perfectly reasonable to expect a return on prior acts of care, support, and love.
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Being selfish is part of being human. I’m more human than most…YOU, however, are human and unselfish. You give and share and love unconditionally. Our pastor talked yesterday about us mattering to God. He’s not the one I’m most afraid of mattering to. Other people terrify me! Especially as I continue to sort and mourn in a way others don’t approve of.
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Of course you matter!
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You do matter. I ran into your blog today and have been impacted in a positive light! You are Awesome!
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Caring for oneself is never selfish…in fact…we need to care for ourselves…if we don’t take care of ourselves how could we take care of others? When we’re hurting we need the time to heal…this too is not selfish…if more people cared for themselves they’d find that they’d be more happy instead of trying to find happiness in things that don’t bring happiness…take the time to heal…you’ll be thankful you did…
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