Giving Until You Are Empty

My cup is almost empty. There’s nothing left to give. I feel drained and all I can do is sit and hope that I can be filled up again. I know I can and will. I just let myself get a little too empty this time.

I gave too much. I forgot about my needs. I forgot to ask for assistance. Forgot to say no and totally ignored my preferences.

It’s easy to get empty. All it takes is a little bump, jiggle, sip, gulp, or spill. Then there’s only a little bit left. Not even enough to give.

It’s not safe and not fair. Not fair to others around me. I have nothing to give. I might even been draining them. Not safe because I could easily shut down and others would not even know why.

Emptiness is no fun and it takes twice as long to recharge after being empty. It would be better if you would let yourself be recharged and not give for a while. To be wise enough to know when to pull back. Before it is too late and you are completely empty.