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Managing the changes you see in someone you love can be overwhelming. 

Humans recognize that our vehicle needs fuel or energy to make a journey and arrive at its destination successfully or that an athlete needs to energize from calories to run a marathon however, we don't always recognize in ourselves, that we too need to do what fuels us in order give of ourselves. We have nothing to give if we are hungry, unfulfilled, or hopeless. 

We will have a more successful connection when we recognize that we need to fill ourselves up, refuel, to recharge. Possibly there is something you can do with the one you give care to that could accommodate both... knitting, time with children, a gentle stroll through a fragrant garden, or looking at a book of beautiful scenery together. Maybe you need time alone. 

We are reminded when we take a flight that we need to place our own oxygen mask on before we can successfully help others. When approaching a task or visit, there is a greater chance of a pleasant outcome if you take some time to clear your head, breathe, and then focus on the time you have with that person beside you.