love nagpala and ronald miranda, both doctors-to-be from the u.p. college of medicine, dropped by for an experience of gestalt therapy.
the theme that emerged from today's growth activity was on "self-nurture and self-care." many of the roles we play in life require us to take care of other people. however, in putting the need of others ahead of ours, we place ourselves at the risk of burning out.
what comes to my mind is this verse in the bible which says, "love others as you love yourself." it is a verse that implies self-love as a pre-requisite for loving others. we simply cannot give what we do not have. and we cannot fully give what we ourselves are deficient in.
just to put this "preaching" into practice, ronald and i decided to do cranio-sacral therapy on love nagpala, whose stream has run a little dry from helping others. notice her delight as she gets recharged! :D
